This Rye IPA captures a bold sensory profile, pouring a deep copper with a dense, rocky, off-white head. The aroma is an intense blend of citric, floral, and grassy hops, uniquely accented by savory onion notes and the signature peppery spice of rye malt. On the palate, a bready and caramel malt foundation supports a dominant hop bitterness that prickles the throat. The mouthfeel is surprisingly viscous for the style, leading into a dry, lingering finish where the spicy grain and resinous hop character persist. It is a complex, hop-forward ale with a sharp, autumnal edge.
Appearance.Copper to autumnal orange-amber in color (10-14 SRM). Displays a picturesque, dense, and rocky off-white head with excellent retention and persistent lacing. Clarity is clear to slightly hazy.
Aroma.High intensity hop aroma with distinct citric, floral, and grassy characters, accompanied by subtle notes of onion. The malt presence is moderate, featuring the characteristic peppery and spicy notes of rye alongside light caramel and bready sweetness. Fermentation is clean.
Taste.Initial bready and caramel malt flavors are immediately balanced by a sharp, spicy rye character. High hop bitterness dominates the mid-palate with citrus and grass flavors. The finish is dry and lingering, characterized by a prickly hop sensation and a clean, resinous aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body with a notably viscous texture. Carbonation is moderate. A light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, with a slight peppery astringency from the rye grain and hop load.