My favorite beer for the past year, and one my son and I agree on. Most rye ales I've tried are more like barleywine. Here the rye is subtle, adding some character, a bit of spicy sweetness, very different from malt, that balances the moderately strong herbal hops. I love the nose, the taste, and the finish. 🥰

There's some really solid beer in the East Bay. I need to get out there more, and (if needed) crash at my daughter's place if I've had a little too much.

Meanwhile I need to rethink how I photograph my pours. I like what @enog has been doing. These shots on my workbench are fun, but really don't show off the beer's color.

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