Beer Name: Rye Pale Ale
Brewed By / In:
Terrapin Beer Company / Athens, GA
Beer Style: American Pale Ale (New category I am adding tonight!)
Best Served In: Stein, Pint glasses
ABV: 5.5%
Characteristics: Pours a hazy orange/golden color. Smells of malts and fruits of pear or banana. Starts with zips of hops pairs with the bubbly effervescence but as it crosses the palate the flavor sweetens. Light mouthfeel with a fresh finish allows for another sip and even another mugful!
Food-pairing: Chilies or other spicy foods
Overall: 8.8 - I was nervous to see "Rye" in the name with the banjo-playing turtle on the label. For some reason I had premonitions that this beer would taste like intensely flavored grain alcohols of the South. To my delight, this year-round brew's fruity afterthoughts allow this to be a great session beer. The rye adds a sweeter character to the flavor profile. I imagine there being great nights of conversation spent over this liquid Terp.
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