Craft Beer Radio

n this episode we try four beers that are made with Rye. This was our first time really taking a look into what Rye imparts on beer. Not only do we try rye for the first time, but we also are introduced into three breweries that we have don't have access to locally.

Beers Reviewed:

• Red's Rye - Founders Brewing Company (MI)
• Black Rye - Founders Brewing Company (MI)
• Hop Rod Rye - Bear Republic Brewing Co. (CA)
• Tarrapin Rye - Terrapin Beer Company (GA)

Links:

• Craft Beer up 9% over 2005
• Belmont Station, Portland Oregon
• Brewing Scholarships
• Despite Increase in Sales, Redhook Posts Q4 Loss

Ranking:

• Jeff - 1. Black Rye, 2. Tarrapin, 3. Hop Rod, 4. Red's Rye
• Greg - 1. Black Rye, 2. Tarrapin, 3. Red's Rye, 4. Hop Rod

What beer am I clues:

• I am a Belgian Golden Ale, 7.6% abv
• I don't play jokes, although my name suggests that I do
• My brewery's location suggests that I am heavily guarded
• One of my sibling beers is named for a marine mammal