Taps Brewing Company Rye Knot Rye Beer at 5% ABV (Gift – thanks, Kath M!, 473 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 14-Dec-2016, reviewed 9-Jan-2017)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with two fingers of fluffy growing ivory head, excellent retention and clingy lacing. (5/5) Aroma: caramel malt, rye bread, citrus, coriander. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, mild peppery spice. (6/10) Palate: medium body, lively to moderate carbonation, lingering bitter and spicy finish. (3/5)
Not without its charms, and to be honest, better than I was expecting. The rye isn’t as well-defined or spicy as I like, but it’s definitely there. The carbonation tends a little to the high side as suggested by the large marshmallowy head, but isn’t off-putting for the style. All in all, a decent enough pint if you like yours a little spicy, especially given the extremely reasonable price point it occupies (under $3 at LCBO). (14/20)
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