"Like tigers creeping through tall grass, hopheads will stalk this majestic golden brew, rising to the challenge of its bold flavor attack. Full-bodied and loaded with hops, our Rye of the Tiger IPA is brewed with rye malt, adding a spicy complexity to every sip. It's an ale meant to inspire feats of strength and skill, a worthy contender in the bout against the flavorless. If you can step into the ring with this hopped-up cat, you've earned your stripes." 7.5% ABV
I ended up having this with my dinner. I think the best-by date had already come and gone, but I've found that IPAs still tend to be pretty good, even after the fact. Still, I understand it will always be best when fresh. I poured the contents into a pilsner glass. It had a murky copper color with some brown highlights. Two fingers of off-white head. Average retention, little splotches of lacing on the glass. I detected aromas of dark fruit, biscuit, rye, and alcohol. Really impactful on the nose after it warms.
Like most IPAs, the initial taste has a caramel sweetness from the malt, then the hops kick in. This particular brew seems to be more forward with the pine and resin, but I did detect some citrus notes as well. There's a spiciness that comes from the rye that is a nice complement and gives the IPA a slightly different character. No complaints here. The brew is medium bodied with medium carbonation.
Even past the due date, I found this beer to be quite enjoyable. Still, as a fan of the citrus forward IPA, I can't give this one as high a score as it simply isn't as good as those. Still, a worthy beer to drink and I wouldn't hesitate to have another in the future.
Grade: B
Price Paid: $1.90 (12 oz bottle)
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