On Sunday night I had two Rye ales, Sweetwater Crank Tank, and Founder's Red Rye. Rye ales are similar to regular ales but rye is included into the brew in addition to the regular grains and most of the time the hop taste gets bolstered and a spiciness gets tossed in. It's good that these beers were lip-smacking good because the Dallas v Redskins game was weak.
The second rye I enjoyed was Founder's Red Rye. This one gets the gold medal for the night based on flavor, which is why I'm mentioning it first. The scent was an enveloping, floral, hoppy bouquet that wasn't as strong as the Crank Tank but it made up for that with a much broader flavor. You could see it in the deeper red color and you could taste the roasted, maltier quality of this beer. The richer malt taste paired well with the big hop flavor and an enjoyably bitter finish that hangs around. Rye is used well in this to boost up the hop taste and also add the darker color and taste. You should go out and grab one of these, you'll be happy you did. I'm happy I did and I feel like I might be drinking a lot more rye infused beer because of it.
Sweetwater Crank Tank Rye'd is great for its flavor and also because proceeds go to support Camp Twin Lakes, (some details here) a camp for children living with illnesses or disabilities. Part of the sales from the beer go directly to Camp Twin Lakes and there is also a bike ride to support the camp on October 23rd and 24th (more details there). The beer itself is delicious, I knew I liked rye ales but this has reaffirmed it. The scent is wonderful, its like putting your face in a bouquet of flowers. A big floral punch, sweet, pungent, and kind of sticky comes with the sip, then you're left with a lingering bitter taste. I recommend it for two reasons, first because it is very good, if you like hops and strong, aggressive beers then getcha'self some. B; sales benefit a great charity, and who wouldn't want to drink beer and help someone ELSE out.
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The Crank Tank!
A Smuttynose Bad A IPA was also drank, but it doesnt fit with the rye theme. But I recommend it, it's strong, delicious, and Smuttynose's other beers should be tasted, too.
Looks scrum-didily-escent. Speaking of charity beers, you should try Abita SOS. Imperial pilsner. Portion of the profit goes back to Louisiana shoreline. Best of all, it's yummy. Abita Restoration Pale Ale is also a good charity beer (don't think it's charitable anymore, though).
ReplyDeleteI saw some at a bottle shop here and I meant to pick it up, but I think I'm going to make a return trip to get some, thank you!
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