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Feb 12, 2016

Coronado Brewing and Bear Republic Release MerBear Rye IPA

Press Release CORONADO, Calif. – February 12, 2016 – It’s half mermaid, half bear, and entirely fantastic. MerBear Rye IPA, the new […]

Dec 8, 2015

Alpine Beer Nelson

I’m a big fan of rye IPAs — Bear Republic’s Hop Rod Rye is a fan favorite in Barley Blog HQ — […]

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Nov 13, 2015

Burley Oak Fair Trade

Along with a couple of Crowlers reviewed this week, I also received a traditional growler full of Fair Trade from Burley Oak […]

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Aug 25, 2015

Bissell Brothers Lux Rye Ale

Of the group of beers that my sister brought down from Maine for our Summer vacation, this four-pack of cans from Bissell […]

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May 18, 2015

Terrapin And New Belgium Black is the New Wit

Rare is the case when, after fully drinking a beer, am I utterly unsuccessful in giving it some sort of numerical rating. […]

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Apr 2, 2015

Champion Brewing Stickin’ in My IPA

Gimmick, band sponsored or band endorsed beers like this Stickin’ In My IPA from Champion Brewing typically don’t make it into my […]

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Dec 12, 2014

Terrapin Brewing Rye Cubed

I’m not entirely sure when I purchased this bottle of Terrapin’s Rye Cubed, or from which shop, but according to my notes […]

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Oct 29, 2014

Sierra Nevada Canfusion

And the Sierra Nevada Beercamp Across America train keeps on chugging. Up next is Canfusion, a collaborative endeavor with the good folks […]

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Jul 14, 2014

Boulevard Brewing Grainstorm Black Rye IPA

Just about everything that I’ve had from Boulevard Brewing’s Smokestack Series has been excellent. The 7.7% ABV Grainstorm Black Rye IPA is […]

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Mar 19, 2014

New Belgium Releases RyePA and Gruit

Press Release Ft. Collins, Colo., – March 19, 2014 – With the groundbreaking of the Asheville, N.C. facility just a few short […]

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Feb 25, 2014

Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Route Des Epices

I’ve had a few beers from Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel in recent years and each one brings a unique character and interpretation […]

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Jun 10, 2013

Great Lakes Brewing Rye of the Tiger IPA

If there’s one stylistic off-shoot of the IPA that I really love it’s the one that incorporates rye into the recipe. You […]

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