Surrender RyePA
7 Locks Brewing

Surrender RyePASurrender RyePA
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From:
7 Locks Brewing
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
Ranked #51
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
86
Ranked #18,105
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 6.53%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
34
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 21, 2022
Added:
Jan 11, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  6
Formerly Surrender Dorothy

A medium-bodied, copper colored ale. A slightly resinous and citrus hop aroma combined with the slight spice imparted by the rye makes for a unique take on a hoppy beer. The result is a well-balanced Rye Pale Ale.
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Ratings by oskinker:
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Reviewed by oskinker from Maryland

3.78/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Not bad. Not as carbd as I'd like but that's ok, probably effected the minimal nose on this. Rye smooths this IPA out. Relatively low ABV for IPAS I like to drink but this one goes down easy. A nice local alternative
Jun 22, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.99 by TheEpeeist from Maryland

Oct 21, 2022
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Reviewed by Guppy314 from District of Columbia

3.94/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From a can, pours as a cloudy dark brown with a thin khaki head. Light spicy hops aroma. Loads of citrus hops with a sort of sharpness from the rye malt. Nicely, all the flavors are full and lasting; no wateriness and (thankfully) not overly sweet.
Sep 26, 2021
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Reviewed by jeffdr123 from Florida

4/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From a can at Pizza Pizzaria with the Franke fam. A spicy aroma and nice carbonation. Lots of bitter flavor between the hops and the rye. Such a great spicy change of pace.
Apr 01, 2021
 
Rated: 4.12 by David_Waterman from District of Columbia

Jan 10, 2021
 
Rated: 3.92 by Hockey_Fan from Maryland

Dec 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by steevo24 from District of Columbia

Nov 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by reebtaerG from Maryland

Dec 27, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by smb71481 from Vermont

Nov 10, 2019
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

4.31/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
It is both Election Day & Guy Fawkes Day & I am off work due to the schools being closed for some inexplicable reason, which I plan to get to the bottom of once the election results are released. The reasoning used to be that the schools were used a Polling Places, but not any more. Hmm. It is a teacher in-service day, though. Hmm. BUT, the schools are OPEN on Monday, which is Veterans' Day! 8={} I am on the ballot as an "NPA (No Party Affiliation)" against five (5) very p.o.'d (at me) Democrats with six (6) of us vying for five (5) open positions! 8=O Were I NOT on the ballot, a straight party vote would be their simplest & straightest route to victory. 8=) I voted, for myself only, first thing this morning ~ 0730 & am now sitting back with The CANQuest (tm) awaiting the results, sometime > 2000h. Like I said, once the results are in, I'm getting to the bottom of this!

From the CAN: "Drink Maryland[,] Drink Responsibly"; "As the monotony of the Beltway winds west, towards the land of a witch not so nice, weary travelers round a bend. Suddenly, spires sprout in the distance, and a message from the witch herself lurches into view, beckoning us to surrender our ruby-hued comrade … now clutched in our hands after the long road home became a little more golden."

I Crack!ed open the vent & was duly surprised by a light fingertip spritz due to its being a brimful craft CAN! 8=O I then started a slow, gentle C-Line Glug into the awaiting glass since I clearly had no idea as to what to expect. Unexpectedly, I got two-plus fingers of dense, foamy, rocky, tawny head with very good retention. I was further surprised (okay, not really) by its Deep-Amber/Light-Copper to Copper color (SRM = > 13, < 17) with NE-quality clarity. Nothing really surprises me any more as I am deeply into my 54th year. Nose smelled EXACTLY as it should with a bracing jolt of black peppery mintiness. Mmm. Ahh, the addition of rye malt to beer … fabulous!

The reluctance towards its use has historically been its ease in breaking down in the mash tun. Clean-up MUST begin swiftly after transfer to the brew kettle as it will CANgeal into a goopy, sticky mess that will require a jackhammer & chisels to remove. The max used to be 15% of the grain bill, but I am hearing of nearly 50% now! 8=O I knew a homebrewer who had purchased an upgrade to his existing, worn system & decided to do a nearly 100% Rye Beer as his last since it was all going to the S/C anyway. We watched in fascination as it broke down SO quickly that he was barely ready for the transfer! It was a fantastic beer when it was ready, but both of us drank through our allotments so quickly that it was gone & we CAN now only reminisce about it. No commercial enterprise is going to do that in a beer, but the revival of Rye Whisky is a close seCANd.

Mouthfeel was medium. A solid medium. The taste was wonderful! The minty pepperiness was prevalent throughout, just the sort of thing for a chilly Autumn afternoon as the last of the leaves fall from the branches. I am having a light lunch & CANtemplating a wee dram of Rye as an after-dinner, after-drink drink. Finish was cool, spicy & dry. Nothing else CANpares to a Rye Beer, IMHO. YMMV.
Nov 05, 2019
 
Rated: 3.85 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Aug 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.87 by avisong from Virginia

May 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.79 by RodSmith from District of Columbia

Apr 30, 2019
 
Rated: 3.71 by dcbeers from District of Columbia

Mar 23, 2019
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Reviewed by Smakawhat from Maryland

4/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from the can into a nonic pint glass.

Just under three fingers in height off the pour, off white in color, with some decent fine soapy to swiss cheese like bubbles. Nice retention and a little bit of staying power. Faint copper body, a bit rusty in color but with some clarity, and maybe a faint hint of haze.

Pretty solid aroma. Light touches of grassy hop, maybe a bit earthy and some faint citrus, but also a good mixing spicy malt to go with it. Simple and complimentary malt and hop nose, nothing major but just nicely done.

Palate continues some good vibes. Somewhat creamy mouthfeel with a good spicy malt, and limited dryness. Quite a surprise for a rye based malt brew. Hop angle is even a hint juicy, with light grapefruit, and mixes real nicely with some biscuit qualities also. Creamy sweetness makes a good appearance on the tongue and finish for a good accent.

A very pleasant and hopped rye brew.
Feb 23, 2019
 
Rated: 4.04 by jdwpgh from Pennsylvania

Jan 21, 2019
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Reviewed by Jefe1 from Maryland

4.08/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Being in the DC area the Surrender Dorothy label grabbed me, referring to the Oz-like towers of the Morman Temple on 495. But I discovered a very smooth rye beer, eminently drinkable with good taste, OK color, and decent finish. I've tried several rye beers and this is best so far. A little pricey, not too easy to find, but I'm sticking with it.
Thanks 7 Locks.
Nov 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.95 by jjboesen from Maryland

Aug 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by petermethot from New Jersey

Jan 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.81 by StanleysCup from Maryland

Dec 15, 2017
Surrender RyePA from 7 Locks Brewing
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 34 ratings