Summary: Rye Beer<br><br>-Rye’s ability to thrive under poor soil conditions and cold temperatures has long made it a staple in the diets of Northern and Central Europeans. Although perhaps best known for its use in baked goods, rye also has a history of use in the production of whiskey, gin, and, yes, even beer. This scrappy, nutritious grain has over the years made its way into the hearts and beers of Germans, among others, and is rapidly making headway among brewers in the United States.<br><br>-Rye Beer – addition of actual rye gain into the grain bill to produce a rye/pumpernickel flavor into the beer – really good if you have not tried it. Rye character is often described as slightly spicy and subtly black pepper-like.<br><br>-Beara Brewing Co. – brewed a Rye Craic IPA – nice rye came through and good hop flavor<br><br>-A wide range of color is acceptable. Lighter versions are straw to copper, while darker versions are dark amber to dark brown.<br><br>-Can be clear or hazy – usually hazy like a wheat beer<br><br>-Aroma - In darker versions, malt aromas and flavors can optionally include low roasted malt character expressed as cocoa/chocolate or caramel. Aromatic toffee, caramel, or biscuit character may also be present.<br><br>-Hop Aroma and Flavor – usually low to medium- use Chinook hops (piney/resiny)<br><br>-The grist should include sufficient rye so that rye character is evident in the beer. Beers<br>brewed with rye that do not exhibit rye character should be categorized in other beer styles. <br><br>-ABV and Bitterness: Varies with style <br><br>Subcategory: German-Style Rye Ale ( Roggenbier)<br><br>-Color: Pale to very dark, with darker versions ranging from dark amber to dark brown.<br><br>-Rest similar to regular Rye beer<br><br>-Grist should include at least 30 percent rye malt – intense rye flavor – we had about 20% in Rye Craic IPA – more intense Rye flavor in Roggenbier<br><br>-Alcohol by Volume: 4.9%-5.6%<br><br>-Perceived Bitterness: Low hop bitterness<br><br>-Glassware: Pint Glass<br><br>Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH<br><br>Michael Potorti<br>Founder/Brewer<br>Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast<br><br>*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***<br><br>Beara Brewing Co.<br>2800 Lafayette Road<br>Portsmouth, NH 03801<br> <br><a href="http://www.bearairishbrew.com" rel="noopener">www.bearairishbrew.com</a><br> <br>Like us on<br><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en</a><br><br><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo</a><br> <br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew</a><br> <br>Linked In: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/</a><br><br>**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**<br><br>Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>Craft Beer Storm You Tube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriber</a><br><br>Craft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: <br>
