Rye Beer
Rye beer may be an ale or lager and is generally based on a classic beer style with the addition of Rye malt making up 20 percent or more of the grain bill. Popular beer styles among craft brewers for adding Rye malt include American Pale Ale, American India Pale Ale (IPA) and Brown Ale. The degree of Rye spiciness in the aroma and flavor varies across examples and adds a signature kick to the beer’s overall character. Some beers brewed with Rye may be classified under their base beer style due to the overriding flavor profile.| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taste/Smell | Complex, Spicy, Light- to Medium-bodied |
| Alcohol-by-Volume (ABV) Range | Varies by base beer style |
| Bitterness (IBU) | Varies by base beer style |
| Popular Examples | Laughing Dog Rocket Dog Rye IPA, Founders Red’s Rye P.A., Blue Point RastafaRye Ale, Terrapin Rye Pale Ale, The Bruery Rugbrød, Tommy Knocker Hop Strike, Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA |
| Serving Temperature | Cool, 46-54° |
| Glassware | Stemmed tulip, pint or nonic, beer mug |
| Cheese Pairing Ideas | Asiago, Blue Cheese (mild), Cheddar (white), Coulommier, Goat Cheese (Chèvre), Gouda (aged and smoked) |
| Food Pairing Ideas | Genoa salami, pastrami, spicy cuisine including jerk chicken, Mexican, East Asian and Indian foods |
