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Harpoon Old Rustys Red Rye Ale

Harpoon Old Rustys Red Rye Ale

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63
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A Specialty Grain brewed by
Harpoon Brewery

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

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723.23/5.03.22/5.0Special6.5%67Lager glass, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Brewed by Harpoon's original head brewer, this rye beer features a bready, complex texture and a subtly spicy, rich flavor. ibu 38 og 15.8

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 jjpm74 (3447), Connecticut, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 1, 2008  
Pours copper with a tan head. Smells of rye, dough, some light citrus, earthy. Tastes of rye, spice, resiny, some earthiness, hints of underlying bitterness, some pepper, caramel, oranges. Palate is crisp. Finish is lightly bitter. This is an enjoyable summer beer that’ll hopefully see a regular release some day.


 jcwattsrugger (4087), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Aug 21, 2008  
22oz bottle-pours a rich to rocky light tan head that laces and amber/copper color. Aroma is sweet medium malt-caramel, nutty, perfumy. Taste is sweet medium malt-caramel, nutty, perfumy. Crisp, dry.


 Beershine (1515), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Aug 20, 2008  
Copper-colored, even white head. Rich rye malt nose, fruit. Really nice, not chewy at all surprisingly. Nice malt.


 bhensonb (3138), Woodland, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Jun 29, 2008  
Bomber from Wine Specialty. Copper color with a decent white head. Aroma of resin hop. Medium body with nearly creamy carbonation. Flavor is roasted malt and resin hop, perhops with a touch of floral/citrus. Finish is fruity and nearly dry. This is a great ale. It is incredibly tasty. Get it. Enjoy it. Smooth and mellow. Hoppy. Bitter. Wonderful.


 Boutip (1855), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Aug 21, 2008  
Bottle: Poured a clear red color ale with a nice foamy head with average retention and no lacing. Aroma of bitter hops with nice caramel malt profile are very well balance. Taste is also a well balance mix between some deep caramels with subtle nuts with a medium bitter hoppy finish. Body is quite full with some good carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Very well done overall and easily drinkable.



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