Terrapin Rye Pale Ale

Brewed by Terrapin Beer Company
Style: American Pale Ale
Athens, Georgia USA

bottle courtesy of ucusty...pours a copper color with lively carbonation and a light body/mouth feel. earthy, piney aroma with sweet malts and unidentified citrus. flavor is similar but with the addition of a seedy rye bitterness on the finish...little on the sweet side but highly drinkable in large amounts...

12 oz. bottle. Amber color with an off-white head. Good taste of hops and rye. Slightly bitter aftertaste, but that’s what I expect from a pale ale. I’m glad I picked this one up.

Date: 12/01/2002
Mode: Draft
Source: 5 Seasons

Amber with a slight chill haze, frothy off-white head, strong citrus hop aroma, lots of grapefruit hop flavor on a balanced malt base with a hint of sweet carmel malts, big bitter finish
-------- /> Date: 08/07/2004
Mode: bottle

same appearance, citrus hop aroma is subdued allowing some sweet malt come through, still lots of that citrus flavor well balanced with the sweet carmel malt followed by the long bitter finish, the bottle brings back most of the glory of the early kegs

Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 17/20
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Score: ***+/4
-------- /> The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

didnt know what to expect going into this beer. the smell was a very pleasant surprise, lots of hops, floral, citrus. the body is waaay to light for me. the malt taste is a disticnt background but i expected much more in the body. the rye was interesting but i would prefer the bitter hops tadte but than again i love IPAs.

Pours out a nice golden color with a nice fluffy head. Floral, spicy, citrus aroma. Taste is very smooth with a nice touch of hops and a slight bitterness in the aftertaste. A very well made beer from a great brewery.

12 oz bottle 6/29/07: Light amber w/ a short lived off white head. Spicy hops and rye malt combo make this beer very appealing right off the bat! Toasty malt, but a lightly soapy & resiny hop presence once it warms just a touch. Actual esters are light, bu the hops add a citrusy fruitiness. Rye malt also strengthens as it warms. Well balanced flavor, but they all seem a bit on the light side. Rye seems light, but it helps to dry out the palate... herbal & citrusy hops mid palate, and a dry, herbal hop and rye malt spicy flavored finish. Aftertaste is herbal hops and toasty malt. Smooth m/f, light medium body, and medium CO2. As pale ales go, this is a pretty good one. Without the rye, it might be just a bit boring, but the rye gives it a nice little snap on the palate to make it exciting.

Light golden/reddish with a thin fading head. Caramel malty and floral hop aromas are there as well as a quiet toasted toffee quality. The beer is malty with particular oat and grain qualities, with subtle hops and a slight watery touch. The body proves to be quenching and would be good with barbecue or spicy foods. Not super complex, but solid and drinkable.

(Bottle) Trade with shp555, Pours a large, lasting yellowish head atop a deep orange body. Nose of strong hops and spice. Powerful hop and rye tongue. Very sweet. I really like this stuff but would give the hand up to Hop Rod if head to head.