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Rock Bottom Chicago Belgian Rye P.A.


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283.64/5.03.47/5.0Winter8%68.2Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
The must try beer of winter! This Belgian strong pale ale was brewed with super aromatic yeast, spicy rye malt and enough Pacific Northwest hops to make your teeth hurt! Inspired by and brewed with local Belgian beer expect Jeff Sparrow and entered into the World Beer Cup in April!
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 Tmoney99 (4726), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Oct 15, 2009  
Draft at RB - Chicago. Poured clear golden color with an average fizzy white head that was mostly lasting with fair lacing. Moderate fruity, yeast and toasted malt aroma. Medium body with a sticky texture and soft carbonation. Medium earthy rye sweet flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. My expectations where met with a solid beer.


 nickd717 (1344), Palo Alto, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 12, 2009  
On tap at GABF 2009 where this won a silver medal. Slightly hazy golden color with a medium white head. Aroma is sweet pale malt, Belgian yeast, and citrusy hops. Flavor is Belgian yeast, pale malt, citrusy and grassy hops. Dry finish and medium body with nice soft carbonation. Great Belgian IPA.


 mabel (2612), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 11, 2009  
[2503-20090926] Tap. Little sweaty orange rind citrus hops aroma with horse grains. Slightly hazy, pale amber orange body with a long-lasting creamy white head. More orange rind citrus hops in the flavour with mild resin. Medium body is a little bitter. Very drinkable, good.
(@ Rock Bottom; Chicago, IL)


 jerc (3888), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Oct 1, 2009  
2009-09-26. Amber body, off white head and lace. Lovely aroma, floral/leafy hop blend, something interesting that I can not place but I like, light fruit touches. 7+ Flavour is similarly fruity, illegible with tart touches of apricot/citrus fruit, modest bitterness throughout. 7+ Smooth average palate. Different, I really enjoyed this one. On tap at Rock Bottom Chicago


 swoopjones (1900), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 28, 2009  
GABF 2009, silver medal winner American-Belgo Style ale. Medium pale color. Dry hoppy aroma with Belgian yeastiness, Grassy hop bitterness with Belgian spiciness. Nice beer


 JoeMcPhee (5000), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Sep 13, 2009  
Pale amber pour with a thin white head. The nose is quite citrusy and spicy with a lot of orange and grapefruit. Light spiciness along with a bit of resinous hoppiness. Orangey and a little bit chewy. Fresh and spicy with a unique combination of spice and fruit, somewhat like the saison, but more malt forward. Nice.


 walrussell (111), , Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 10, 2009  
Delicious combo of some of my favorite beer styles! dark belgian fruit flavors with lots of hoppy citrus flavors and spicy bitterness of rye - awesome - better than other rye p.a. beers I’ve had - except maybe Red’s Rye (gotta try it again) - but not as good as Chouffe Tripel IPA


 bu11zeye (5442), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Aug 25, 2009  
(Draught) Pours a hazy yellow body with a small white head. Aroma of florals, grass, pine, rye, and orange. Flavor of hops (orange, grapefruit, earth, grass), Belgian yeast, and light caramel malt with a bitter finish.



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