2x Rye Ale

A malty beast with a hint of hops. You can tell this is not barley malt. Smooth to drink, but unique. ID

12oz bottle, 8.1% ABV
Southern Tier Brewing Company
Lakewood, NY
purchased at Mariano's

Tap It IPA

Bitter, malty, and some funky spice or crazy hops. I like that funk. Otherwise, a pretty standard IPA. ID

22oz bottle, 7% ABV
Tap It Brewing Company
San Luis Obispo, CA
purchased at Kenwood

Wicked Fist Double Red Rye Ale

I almost think I can smell the rye, but that might be in my head. Bitterness is the first taste, followed by a heavy alcohol sweetness that lingers at the back of the mouth. Not bad. And a nice deep red color. I hope my red ale, ready to be kegged, has this type of color, or a bit lighter. Anyway, Revolution continues to impress. ID

22oz bottle, 9% ABV
Revolution Beer LLC, in collaboration with Wicked Weed Brewing
Chicago, IL
purchased at Kenwood

Brew Free! Or Die IPA

Compared to the last IPA I rated, this one is hoppier on the nose, with a slightly sweet flavor. I'm guessing the yeast strain makes that difference. And in a can to boot! With Summer approaching quickly, make this your portable IPA of choice! MB

12oz can, 70 IBU, 7% ABV
21st Amendment Brewery
San Francisco, CA
purchased at Kenwood

Snake Dog IPA

Smells of grain, but is crisp and sharply bitter, grounded with just enough malt flavor. A really nice straight shootin' IPA. ID

12oz bottle, 7.1% ABV
Flying Dog Brewery
Frederick, MD
purchased at Kenwood