345 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
www.bearrepublic.com
Bear Republic has some solid brews, most notably Racer 5 IPA. So when I had the chance to try something a little bit different I thought I would give BR a shot.
They did not disappoint...
Rye Specialty Ale (8%ABV)
Appearance:
Pours a clear dark amber, almost red. Forms a nice light brown 1cm head on initial pour. The head is formed with medium to large bubbles...very attractive head. Lacing is light but well distributed. A 1.5 cm head will reform easily with agitation.
Smell:
I don't know if my smell sensors are busted today...but all I get here is some toasted malts, sweet and roasty.
Taste:
Here is where this beer shines...Rye spices big and bold right up front which tend to linger and dance around the tongue. The malty sweetness that I smelled is apparent in the middle here. Although I didnt smell the hops they jump up and grab your tongue and hang on for dear life on the way down...
Mouthfeel:
Full bodied. Heavy and thick on the tongue. A bit chewey like a good piece of rye bread.
Overall:
This beer was my first foray into the Rye Beer category a couple of months ago. Originally, I thought this beer was bold and different. Since then I have had several other ryes and have taken the opportunity to review one of them here. After trying these other ryes I still stand behind my original thought that this beer is bold and unique. I believe it helps establish what beer should taste like if it wants to be classified as a Rye Beer. The bar is set, who will match or exceed it.
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