39Rye-ve
Checkerspot Brewing Company

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From:
Checkerspot Brewing Company
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.43 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Apr 16, 2020
Added:
Aug 07, 2018
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Gots:
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Reviewed by mynie from Maryland

4.43/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
395. A Rye.

From the site:

A Maryland style Rye Amber Lager/Ale hybrid celebrating the heritage of MD style rye whiskey ingredients. Local Chesapeake Malting barley with rye for a nice bite and corn to smooth it all out. A refreshing and dry rye finish.

No idea what a Maryland style rye is.

But, but I will say I like how they're trying to announce their intentions with this beer, style-wise.

It pours very dark for a rye IPA. But still pretty. Dark dark cherry red with some medium fizz.

Smells like sharp hops and sharp rye. Very nice, but a little one-note.

Tastes bready up front, malty in the middle, fruity and malty and sharp on the finish. It's all about the finish line, here. And they do a good job of pulling everything across.
Apr 16, 2020