2XRye
Southern Tier Brewing Company

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From:
Southern Tier Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
8.1%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 9.14%
Reviews:
96
Ratings:
598
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 26, 2020
Added:
Aug 28, 2013
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  68
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Ratings by Brenden:
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Reviewed by Brenden from Ohio

4.24/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
The head on this beer is frothy and tight with a yellow tint to it, rising to just less than a finger but keeping up that height almost the entire way through. It settles to what looks like a solid pillow and develops craggy edges, while leaving a creamy sheet of lacing at the top and thin patching in its wake. It's sort of copper, maybe a little lighter, but pretty clear.
That earth is on the nose, and it's really pleasant. It's got a light spiciness to it that's not as heavy as some ryes. I think it's just softer from the balance of hops and the generally soft sweetness given off, as floral, citrus and leafy notes complement a sort of fleshy tropical fruits note. Malts add an additional note of caramel.
Floral and fruity (very specifically tropical, but with definite grapefruit notes), the taste mingles delicately with a leafy something. Spiciness is sort of on the back end, persistent but not hard. The earthiness works nicely off the fruits, neither taking away from the other. Alcohol is exceptionally well masked, peeking in at the back of the throat but barely.
This has a really soft feel that doesn't detract from the medium body, and a very nice creaminess that coats the tongue without being slick. It works off a crispness that leads right into the velvety texture.
Oct 04, 2013
More User Ratings:
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Rated by cratez from Canada (ON)

4.15/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Rating from notes. Consumed October 2013. "Amazing aromas and with balanced, satisfying flavours. Good Rye IPA."
Jan 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 03, 2018
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.22/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
The appearance was a nice hazy golden orange to yellow color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within about a minute. There was a tad of light foamy lacing that trickled for the most part. The smell had some light Rye malt with just a tad of bitter citrus hoppiness in and out of a slight bearing of the flavors. The taste was sweet and bitter, not at the same time but still showing a nice sweet to bitter and yet ultimately still having a slight Rye flavoring here and there all around. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fairly decent sessionability about it. The carbonation was somewhat smooth and subdued. Overall, I say this was a pretty good Rye beer worthy of having again.
Jun 07, 2017
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

3.72/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 2.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.75
**
11/12/13
Aroma Is wheat barley yeast, very grainy. Pleasant, not strong. Color is light brown, opaque very small white head . Flavor is excellent , sharp bite, good rye flavor . Grass, hay, vegetable. A little flat but otherwise a lively beer. Nice Rye.

**
Oct 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by sposter4 from Pennsylvania

Jan 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Dec 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by chasmandocharles from Pennsylvania

Sep 04, 2015
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

4.03/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle. No date found.

Pours clear copper in color with a nice head that has very good duration, Nice sheets of lacing are left on the glass.

M: smooth and full, with excellent, lively carbonation.

Aroma: sweet malts, including caramel, with plenty of multi-grain bread and a little spiciness from the rye.

T: could be adequately described as a malty American PA with an additional spicy rye component.

O: A malty and spicy PA. Well crafted and easy to drink.
Aug 25, 2015
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Reviewed by leantom from Indiana

4.13/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A very good offering from ST. Here goes:

A: Dark but clear amber-brown. A very good head that lingers and leaves lacing as well. Interestingly, I was able to guess the abv merely from drinking it (the bartender was quite shocked), if that tells you anything.

S: Very sweet and piney. Lots of caramel malt and rye complemented by piney hops and some grapefruit. Very honey-ish.

T: Piney hops with caramel and honey. Follows the nose quite well. Also a substantial grapefruit aftertaste.

F: Good.

O: A solid beer. Predominate rye and caramel malt with a large helping of piney/grapefruity hops.
Aug 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by rderedin from Maine

Aug 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by UltimateLivewire from South Carolina

Jul 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by Warren2621 from Indiana

Jul 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Leschber from Texas

Jul 05, 2015
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

3.78/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle poured into a pint glass

A- pours a deep amber color with a small creamy off-white head that reduces to a thin layer floating on top

S- sweet caramel malt with some toasted grain, spicy and peppery rye with piney hop aroma

T- citrusy and piney hop flavor up front mixes with spicy, peppery & earthy rye. Underlying caramel malt adds a bit of sweetness on the close

M- medium-viscous body with medium carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel and a slightly chewy finish

O- good drinkability with a nice spicy rye kick
Jul 02, 2015
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Rated by TonyLema1 from South Carolina

3.69/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Lots of rye spiciness in the nose and taste, malty balance
Jun 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by bluehende from Delaware

Jun 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.05 by Aewachiw from Maryland

Jun 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by skaboom420 from Pennsylvania

Jun 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by aussiebeer from Illinois

Jun 10, 2015
2XRye from Southern Tier Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 598 ratings