Rye'd Along
Kettell Beerworks
- From:
- Kettell Beerworks
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 6.7%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.13 | pDev: 14.53%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- May 07, 2016
- Added:
- Jul 06, 2014
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
Formerly Black Rye IPA
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Reviewed by DMACH from Florida
3.98/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
What a nice find in Banner Elk. Pours dark black nice tan head. Lots of roasted malt and coffee nose. Rye is there but not overpowering. Lacks a little on the finish but a solid beer . Took a growler of it to go and it was just as good 6 hrs late. Sitting on the porch atop of Beech Mtn
Oct 06, 2015
Rated by Evan767676 from Tennessee
2.19/5 rDev -47%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.75
2.19/5 rDev -47%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.75
Not terrible, but needs more of a hoppy taste
Apr 02, 2015
Reviewed by mschantz from Colorado
4.12/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.12/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a deep rich black with a more viscous body than a typical black IPA. Minimal head that disappears completely after a few sips. Just a bit of rich malt and fruit on the nose - quite subtle. Taste is big with molasses and dark fruit flavors. Very solid beer from this relatively new brewery.
Feb 12, 2015
Reviewed by KevinGordon from North Carolina
3.67/5 rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.67/5 rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
everyone is giving this 4's and 5's so far. Do they work for the brewery? was this a bad keg I had perhaps? I am willing to try it again, and other offerings from this new brewery
Jan 04, 2015
Reviewed by TheRaven from South Carolina
4/5 rDev -3.1%
4/5 rDev -3.1%
I'm still trying to determine what I am looking for with a Black Ale. Is it supposed to be malty? Hoppy? What the hell is going on?
I can tell you I was pleased with this offering. Sampled straight from the brewery tap. Great taste of roasted malts up front make the initial impression more like a porter. Unfortunately, that is where it ends. I would've liked to had a little more hops on the back end. Maybe if my friends in Banner Elk can trot out an Imperial Black IPA some time. Maybe they already have.
Nonetheless, I rate the beer a four because it was tasty and I enjoyed it. This isn't the Westminster Dog Show and there is no shame in being a good-looking mutt.
Dec 01, 2014I can tell you I was pleased with this offering. Sampled straight from the brewery tap. Great taste of roasted malts up front make the initial impression more like a porter. Unfortunately, that is where it ends. I would've liked to had a little more hops on the back end. Maybe if my friends in Banner Elk can trot out an Imperial Black IPA some time. Maybe they already have.
Nonetheless, I rate the beer a four because it was tasty and I enjoyed it. This isn't the Westminster Dog Show and there is no shame in being a good-looking mutt.
Reviewed by ToddThompson from North Carolina
4.5/5 rDev +9%
4.5/5 rDev +9%
This is more like a hoppy porter than any Black IPA I have ever had. Pitch black with a super creamy head. Nice thick mouthfeel which is almost perfect.
Sep 18, 2014Rated by MGibson from North Carolina
4.5/5 rDev +9%
4.5/5 rDev +9%
Not a typical IPA, alot going on and very smooth finish. Great Beer!
Sep 07, 2014
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