Time to take a detour from the usual stouts and IPAs that litter this blog and go with something a little stranger. Here we have a specialty grain from Founders, made with malted rye and Belgian malts, hopefully it won't disappoint.
The appearance is pretty much what I expected from a rye beer and pours a golden brown with a very slight red hue and a nice little white head. The aroma is of bread, lighter fruits, light malts, hops, and a nice floral background - a lot like an IPA but sans the citrus scent. The taste is a lot sharper on the alcohol then the smell hinted to, ending with an earth/bread and bitter hops aftertaste. Overall its a little weak texture wise and there is not much going on but it is still a good beer for its style and it has to be appreciated.
Appearance - 3.5
Smell - 4.1
Taste - 3.7
Texture - 3.4
Overall - 3.68/5
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