Hop Rod Rye
A: A thin layer of fluffy head forms after a moderate pour. Several minutes later, there is still a coating of tiny white bubbles with lacing all down the glass. The beer is a gorgeous deep mahogany-red color, reminiscent of some barleywines I've had. S: Full frontal assault of citrus-bearing hops with a slightly sweet malt background dotted with hints of rye spiciness and creme brulee. One of the best smelling beers I've had. T: Forward bitterness that doesn't come out and shock you, but strangely seems to intensify as the beer goes down. Lovely spicy notes from the rye and just enough toffee notes from the malt to balance this beer out. M: Moderate to full body with carbonation so fine it feels like a layer of silk on the tongue. D: I could drink this with lunch. I could drink this with dinner. I could drink this with (or for) dessert. I could drink this for a nightcap. I *might* even consider it for breakfast, it's just. that. good. The only problem is that the ABV would ruin me by afternoon tea-time.