Red Rye IPA
south African hops
Brewed: 26.05.2019.
RIPA
Based on the Ruthless Rye IPA from Sierra Nevada, but with additional Rye. Rather than dry-hopping another 4 ounces of hops, oak chips are introduced to compliment the spice of the Rye. The oak chips are soaked in a fruit-brandy called "rakia," which is fermented grapes, pear, or peaches, and is the national drink of Bulgaria.
The taste has the hoppy freshness and peppery rye notes vying for dominance. The rye wins out, but not by much. The bitterness is accomplished with Bravo hops and seems a little mild for the style, making this a good candidate for those just wetting their toes in the bitter water of IPA’s. Brushes of citrus peek through the otherwise forested wall of pine and pepper, making brief, hard to track appearances across the palate. Drinking Ruthless Rye at just below room temperature brings out its ...