Smutty Ryean and Rye IPA?

Discussion in 'New England' started by eLMsITYbUM, Jun 30, 2012.

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  1. eLMsITYbUM

    eLMsITYbUM Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2007 New Hampshire
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    Are they the same thing? One is the new release with a pretty simple label (Rye IPA), the other is brewed "exclusively" for Julios in Mass. I've tried Ryean, and it's awesome. I was just wondering if they were the same.


    Thanks,
    Stone
     
    #1 eLMsITYbUM, Jun 30, 2012
  2. pjl44

    pjl44 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2008 Massachusetts

    The Ryean is a rye ale aged in bourbon barrels. The Rye IPA will likely be just that, so more hops and without the bourbon notes.
     
    #2 pjl44, Jun 30, 2012
  3. FrankLloydMike

    FrankLloydMike Maven (1,308) Aug 16, 2006 Massachusetts

    Sounds more up my alley--can't wait to try it.
     
    #3 FrankLloydMike, Jul 1, 2012
  4. Krebsjunior

    Krebsjunior Aspirant (265) Oct 10, 2005 Maine

    #4 Krebsjunior, Jul 2, 2012
  5. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    I had the chance to try a 750ml bottle from the brewery on June 16th....super fresh,and delicious.I believe it is dry-hopped w/ simcoe among some others....really fragrant.A must try if you get the opportunity.

    Cheers All...........
     
    #5 smutty33, Jul 2, 2012
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  6. JayT

    JayT Initiate (0) May 21, 2004 New Hampshire

    Hello Forumites,

    If you don't mind me stepping in to offer an official answer eLMsITYbUm's question, I'm happy to do so.

    The two beers are completely different. Ry(e)an Ale is a strong ale that is meant to showcase malt character and the whiskey notes of the barrels, while Rye IPA is just that, a rye IPA. The only real commonality is that they both come from Smuttynose and are beers that use rye in the grain bill.

    As of this morning, we've only got six bottles of Rye IPA left in our retail nook though it seems that Julio's still has a supply of Ry(e)an Ale left.

    I hope that clears up the confusion a bit, eLMsITYbUm.

    Cheers,

    JT
    Minister of Propaganda, Smuttynose
     
    #6 JayT, Jul 2, 2012
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