What's your experience with rye beers?

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  1. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    I had never had a rye beer before, but recently had Creature Comforts (amber ale), out of Athens, GA, Reclaimed Rye. Wow, it was quite an enjoyable beer. Granted this beer is aged in French Oak barrels, but even without that I think it would be great. The rye malt adds a nice complexity to the grain bill. Spicy aroma and flavor plus a slick, smooth mouth- feel. Anyone else find they really liked a rye beer..or didn't?
     
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  2. Sabtos

    Sabtos Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,920) Dec 15, 2015 Ohio
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    French oak aged rye amber ale??? Wow, I've gotta try that.
     
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  3. BeardedWalrus

    BeardedWalrus Pooh-Bah (1,654) Jun 5, 2018 North Carolina
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    Only experience is with Sierra Nevadas Ruthless Rye, but I found it quite enjoyable. Styled after an IPA, but with a nice spicy undertone.
     
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  4. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    I'm wondering about the range of bitterness. Creature Comforts is right on the nose. Very approachable, but I think could satisfy the drinker who prefers complexity.
     
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  5. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I've rated 21 Rye beers on BA and I have come to the conclusion that I favour them.
     
    #5 Bitterbill, Sep 27, 2019
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    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Yeah, I didn't know what I was walking into, but I was pleasantly surprised. If you can her Creatures Reclaimed Rye, jump on it.
     
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    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    What are your top two or three local? Any you would recommend that are available more nationally?
     
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  8. EmperorBatman

    EmperorBatman Zealot (741) Mar 16, 2018 Tennessee

    I enjoy rye beers, even if they are hard to find unfortunately. I was, for example, pleased by SN’s Ruthless Rye. The German style Roggenbier, the cousin to Hefeweizen, is also quite delicious if you can find it.
     
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  9. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Rock Chuck Rye from Lander Brewing is the only Wyoming Rye available locally, on draught only. Mass Hysteria from Wichita Brewing and Salmon Fly Rye from Madison River are the only others I see. None are national distributed.

    Here's a link to the most of the ones that I tried:

    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/styles/12/?sort=revsD&start=0

    Notice, I have a tendency to rate them higher than the average. :wink:
     
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  10. Reef

    Reef Pooh-Bah (2,613) Dec 2, 2016 South Carolina
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    Westbrook One, Two, Three Claws are all great. I saw some Three Claw on the shelf in a store here last night.
     
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  11. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    OG Alpine Nelson. One of the best IPAs ever brewed. Cheers!
     
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  12. HammsMeASAP

    HammsMeASAP Pundit (931) Jun 14, 2012 Minnesota

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  13. Snowcrash000

    Snowcrash000 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,041) Oct 4, 2017 Germany
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    Absolutely love 'em, I wish I could find them more often.
     
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  14. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    I like them and wish I could have more.
     
    #14 Squire, Sep 27, 2019
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  15. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Westbrook delivers to Ga I think, One Claw is a Rye PA, I have some in the fridge right now. Imo it’s the best hoppy beer the make.
     
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  16. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    I like the dimension that rye can add to a beer. Have had a few really good ones.

    Boulevard's 'Rye-On-Rye' is out there (I've seen the four-packs). I tried it about seven years ago but haven't had it since. It currently has some high ratings on BA...
     
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  17. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Excellent example. My top one is Founders Red's Rye IPA.
     
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  18. miwestcoaster

    miwestcoaster Grand Pooh-Bah (3,981) Jan 19, 2013 Michigan
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    Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye.
     
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  19. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Glorious!
     
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  20. deleted_user_1007501

    deleted_user_1007501 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2015

    Rye isn’t used enough in modern beers. However it’s usually kind of a hassle to brew with since it creates a gummy texture in the mash which can...well, just complicate things tremendously.

    Alpine Nelson uses golden rye and it’s still been one of the best IPAs I’ve ever had.
     
    #20 deleted_user_1007501, Sep 28, 2019
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