Terrapin Rye Squared

From Terrapin Beer – Double the malt, double the hops, and double the flavor of the original Rye Pale Ale recipe. (Hence the name Rye Squared.) With its mammoth hop aroma, bitterness and flavor, this beer is not for the faint at heart. The Rye Squared clocks in at a hefty 9.5% ABV so double your pleasure and double your fun because Terrapin went a little crazy with this one!

Terrapin Beer Company – Rye Squared – 12 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass. 8.5% abv.

Appearance: Pours a hazy copper with  a nearly subsided white head. Not a lot of visible carbonation, and leaves webby lacing.

Aroma: Citrus, honey dew melon, pine.

Taste: Pine, earthy rye malt, brown sugar

Mouthfeel: Thick, almost chewy.

Overall: A really flavorful awesome Imperial Pale Ale. Tons of character and depth and really tasty.