Nordic Rye Ale
A fine rye beer, and it does indeed deserve to be called a Roggenbier given its high rye content and unfiltered nature. I know it's not German, but until we've got more Scandinavian styles listed, it will do. This Scandinavian farmhouse rye pours a murky brown with a foamy head that settles to a thin cap. In the nose, you get notes of bubblegum, spice, fresh rye bread, some fruitiness and a touch of sweetness with just the barest hint of cocoa. A thick beer, almost mouthcoating, with a nice smoothness, and a touch of grainy sourness. The predominant flavors, though are of smooth and spicy rye. Very little of the cocoa notes you get with rye sometimes. Bready and full in the mouth. A very nice beer.