Geoff
The Raw Deal / Real Deal Brewing

I was pleasantly surprised by running into these guys after an impromptu trip to Lucette in little old Menomonie, WI.

Upon cracking this one, I was impressed from the get-go. Gorgeous rusty-amber color. In the nose, a bit of citrus and pine, but a whole hell of a lot of rye! Woodsy, earthy, spicy rye. In the mouth, this beer strikes that immaculate balance where you're not quite sure where the rye and hop bitterness begin or end. They play together so well. The mouthfeel is malty, but there's a slickness that makes this beer easy to drink. Reminds me a little of Founders Red's Rye, but I'd say this is better! I gotta say I was smitten by this one and think these guys are off to a hell of a start.