What's your experience with rye beers?

I've rated 21 rye beers. I really like German Roggenbier especially when it is fresh. American versions range from OK to great.

 

But rye beers normally do not use caraway seeds, only the malt made from the rye grain. There may be a specialty beer that uses caraway seeds along with the rye malt, such as a beer that mimics a corned beer on rye sandwich (if there is such a thing).

 

Was in Denver this weekend and had the Sazerac from Upslope - really good beer but one of the few rye beers I've had.

 

I've never had a rye beer that says it used caraway seeds. Spicy/peppery might not be the best term but it seems that rye has a sharper grain flavor, I definitely register it as spice and similar to peppercorns

 

I did not see that but congrats to them. Really great beer and a really great brewery

 

I agree on pepper but I wouldn't know what to call the note if not spicy. It's an herby kind of spice, doesn't specifically bring caraway to mind for me (although mmm I could go for some rye bread). Rye is a small part of the landscape here in Belgium because the subtle complexity and the extra touch of body load fit well with the national beer character. Struise makes several, for those who see their stuff stateside. Locally, Dochter van de Korenaar makes a nice triple with it. Haacht makes a saison with it that shows up in some run-of-the-mill bars. I'm sure there are more, memory evading me at the moment. If you find yourself in Ireland, seek out a Kinnegar Rustbucket.

 

This reminds me how much I miss Ruthless Rye IPA. I haven't seen it around in a couple years.

 

It was in a mix 12pk more recently. (Late winter/early spring '19?)
Generally love the rye beers.
(Miss Wookie Jack & Hop Rod Rye )

 

Hmm, don't recall seeing that one. But I remember getting a 6 pack for $10.99 and needing more of that in my life. If I could get a sixer of that beer again I'd be very, very happy.