Rogue Ales Promise Gone Aw-Rye IPA American IPA at 7.5% ABV | 75 IBU (C$9.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 15-Nov-2016, reviewed 15-Nov-2016)
Appearance: clear medium amber with two fat fingers of fluffy ivory head, good retention and patchy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: sour rye, pine, bready malt, caramel, citrus. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, high bitter, mild tart and peppery spice. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter and lightly tart and spicy finish. (3/5)
One of the better Rogue products I’ve had – but then I’m always a sucker for a Rye IPA. And this is actually a pretty decent example of the style: a well-balanced blend of spicy and tart/sour rye with citrusy and piney hop built on enough bready and caramel malt to provide support without becoming intrusive. This particular promise didn’t go awry – not bad! (14/20)
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