Hop Rod Rye
I picked this up along with a bomber of Big Bear Black Stout. I'm in for a real treat. Pours a rusty brown haze into my tulip tumbler with a nice big 2 finger head, accompanied by decent lacing lasting for about 5 minutes. Looks like a nice big Red Ale to the untrained eye. Aroma's are abound with hops. I feel like I just feel into hop-heaven if there is such a place. Grapefruit, citrus, and slight pine are also to be noted with a nice sharp rye scent playing in the background. POW right in the kisser! Hops spring forth in all there glory, giving way to a very welcoming caramel sweetness to balance out this monster of a beer. I loved the introduction of rye into this beer, it plays well with the variety of hops while complementing the slight caramel backbone. Masterful! Feel was superb. Nice prickly carbonation and full body makes this a big beer by far. This is a dangerously good beer. The brews at Bear Republic disguised this beer very well, giving it a nice smooth feel and finish while hiding the high ABV. Cheers!