Ninkasi Brewing Company / Devil’s Backbone The Devil Went Down to Oregon Imperial Dark Rye Beer Rye Beer at 7.2% ABV (C$9.25 at Zyn, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before)
Appearance: clear deep amber with one finger loose tan head diminishing rapidly to a thin skim, moderate patchy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: caramel/toffee, spicy rye, dark boozy fruit. (7/10) Taste: mild sweet, moderate bitter, mild sour. (6/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter and spicy finish. (4/5)
I find myself liking rye beers more and more, and this doesn’t make me change my mind. The dark spice of the rye complements the hop bitterness and dark boozy raisin notes nicely, making for a full-flavoured and robust beer. That said, the taste is not quite as robust as is promised by the aroma. It’s not light or refreshing by any means, but it is an interesting experience for a connoisseur of the style. (14/20)
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