The Brewery: The Bronx Brewery (Bronx, NY)
The Brew: Rye Pale Ale
Availability: Draft Only (Fall Specialty)
ABV: 6.3% | IBUs: 58
Rating: 8.5/10
Location: Home
Found: Fingerlakes Beverage Center
The Story? There have been a handful of taps at Fingerlake Beverage that have caught my eye of late, one of which being Bronx's Rye seasonal. Their Pale Ale quickly became one of my new regular brews earlier this year, but this was the first I'd run across their rye.
Malted and flaked rye make up nearly a quarter of the grain bill for this Rye, coupled with Chinook and Crystal hops. Easy choice for the empty half-growler eagerly waiting in the car.
The Beer? Transparent amber and thin white head meet the eyes while firm aromas of rye, banana, and bread grace the nose. As expected, there's a deep, enjoyable rye bitter flavor to this Bronx. It's still wet up front, followed by esters and some sweet caramel characteristics as well. Mild white fruit, nectarine appear way in the back along with a herbal coolness. The body is fairly light with plenty of effervescence.
Overall, another solid offering from Bronx, this time with some darker, deeper complexities and a touch more bitterness for the cold months.
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