Rye Of The Tiger
Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Rye Of The TigerRye Of The Tiger
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From:
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 10.3%
Reviews:
272
Ratings:
1,606
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 22, 2021
Added:
Dec 07, 2006
Wants:
  86
Gots:
  274
Sticking and moving like a ring-savvy southpaw, our Rye IPA delivers a fierce three-hop combo with a spicy rye uppercut. We politely suggest you put up your dukes.

Crisp and clean, with fierce jabs of citrus and pine going toe-to-toe with a spicy rye finish
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Ratings by philbe311:
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Reviewed by philbe311 from Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - An active swirling pour yields a finger and a half worth of crisp fluffy off white colored frothy goodness comprised of medium and large sized bubbles... Audibly fizzy... Decent retention... A full lacing turn creamier as it continues to settle... The color is an exceedingly pale amber... A moderate bit of moderate paced carbonation...

S - A slightly pungent hop forward aroma... Perhaps just the lightest hit of rye... This all sits atop a solid malt base comprised of caramel and biscuit...

T - Huge flavor... A rush of malty sweetness to start highlighted by the caramel and biscuit form the nose... Next comes the hop components which are mostly pungent and slightly piney... The rye component emerges on the distant finish and adds nice depth and complexity...

M - On the lighter side of medium bodied... Lush and exquisite throughout out... Delicate and fluffy on the tongue... Moderate carbonation... A moderately blistering puckering from the hops on the finish...

D - A really nice beer from Great Lakes... I've always been a fan, but trying this and Chill Wave recently, my fondness for the brewery continues to grow... My only complaint is that with "rye" in the title, I expect more of a rye kick... It's present, but it's a distant after thought to the rest of the brew...
May 10, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Rated by Danzifer from Ohio

4.3/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
God I miss this beer. Haven't seen it in years!
Apr 22, 2021
 
Rated: 3.71 by Weirdwell from Nebraska

Feb 04, 2021
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Reviewed by feloniousmonk from Minnesota

4.1/5  rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/25/14:
Clear, golden-hued, with a cloud-white head.

Aroma speaks of spicy rye malt, and sparkling hops. Warm and lively.

Taste: juicy sweet in the mouth, malt holds down the ground, and hops rise up. Lean-bodied, crisp, with tasty rye malt steering the flavors. I'm loving this one, it's doing wonders on the palate. Bitterness is right in the middle, hitting the tastebuds just right. I'm left wondering if this should really be called an IPA, if feels more like a pale ale, but that's the thing these days, if there's perceptible hop bitterness, you call it an IPA and the hop-heads will buy it.

I wonder what the label says? "This kitty has claws. Named for it's one-two punch of fierce hops and sharp rye content, our Rye of the Tiger India Pale Ale is a thrilling ale with bite, handcrafted for the fighter in all of us." Wait, there's more: "Like tigers creeping through tall grass, hopheads will stalk this majestic golden brew, rising to the challenge of it's bold flavor attack. Full-bodied and loaded with hops, our Rye of the Tiger IPA is brewed with rye malt, adding a spicy complexity to every sip. It's an ale meant to inspire feats of strength and skill, a worthy contender in the bout against the flavorless. If you can step into the ring with this hopped-up cat, you've earned your stripes."

Yeesh. So, you beat the world's record for boxing and big cat puns, I'm proud of you. (Also, great job working in reference to the Survivor song that inspired the punning name of the brew.)
Feb 04, 2021
 
Rated: 3.99 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Jul 08, 2020
 
Rated: 3.78 by Blogjackets from Ohio

Mar 18, 2020
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Rated by cratez from Canada (ON)

4.01/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Rating from notes. Consumed January 2013. "A very good rye pale ale, perfectly balanced with bold hop flavours and lots of spicy rye character."
Jan 25, 2020
 
Rated: 4.08 by themayorkoch from Ohio

Oct 16, 2019
 
Rated: 3.74 by emerge077 from Illinois

Jun 14, 2019
 
Rated: 4.83 by enigtrevs from Ohio

Jan 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Mar 03, 2018
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.58/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a little darker of an SRM than your average ipa, basically a little bit of light amber mixed in with the darker gold striations. White head in the 1/2" range, retention is ok, she's a good looker. Aroma hits the citrus and rye notes. I can feel it, but its also relatively mild by recent proprietary hop developments.

Taste is a maltier than average beer, the rye doesn't really have that spicy pop but it does have a heavier presence, the hops are mostly grapefruit and orange like citrus notes. Bitterness seems in the 60ibu range. Never been a huge fan of Great Lakes hoppy offerings, they have a good diverse portfolio and they do well with most styles, but hops, just always seem to be lacking from these guys. Still, no off flavors and I wouldn't turn it down, but I don't see me looking for a 6 pack of it next time I'm in the Midwest either.
Dec 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.53 by BergBeer from Hawaii

Aug 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by BamfBacon from Ohio

Jul 12, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

4/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the Olde Lincoln House, Ephrata, PA. This was poured into a pint glass. The appearance was a nice looking hazy bronzed golden orange color with a slim bar pour’s kind of white head that dissipated gracefully. The smell started with a slight rye malt gracefully blending with a grassy to light citrus hoppiness. The taste blended the spicy rye with the grassy to citrus hop. A light semi-crisp spice to citrus aftertaste leads to a semi-wet citrus finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a decent sessionability about it. Carbonated definitely as an AIPA, the bitterness invades and punches my tongue appropriately. Overall, this was a good AIPA with the rye malt to accompany a nice spice. I would definitely have again.
Jun 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.76 by TheIPAHunter from California

Apr 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Nolster from Minnesota

Apr 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by Giantspace from Pennsylvania

Jan 25, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by mikr from New Jersey

Dec 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by MI_beerdrinker from Texas

Oct 17, 2016
Rye Of The Tiger from Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 1606 ratings