New Holland Rye Hatter Rye P.A. New Holland Brewing, Holland, MI.Dark amber to crimson, under a solid, lasting half inch head, brilliant white, slow to leave.
Aroma: bready malt hits first, with the spice of rye, minor fruit notes coming in next. Pumpernickel in a glass.
Taste: malt comes across smooth yet spicy, complex textures and meaty mouthfeel. It's a mouthful, rich, mucho malty, and fully flavorful. Hops aren't felt as highly, however; you know deep down it's an IPA, and the hops are tasted, but it's subsumed by the rye. Nonetheless, what it is, is delicious. Yum, diddly um-dum-yum. Very tasty.
And the hops are rising, the bitterness is growing, and matches well with the spicy rye malt. I'm liking this more and more. Mmm, mmm.
What does the bottle tell us? " Rye leads spiciness to the caramel-malt base, while creating a creamy texture. Dry-hopping contributes a fresh citrus finish. Pairings: Blue cheese, blackened seafood, herb-roasted poultry."
I'm having it with Hunan Chicken and chicken-fried rice. It works just fine. But, mmm, I could sure go for some herb-roasted seafood, too. Or blackened poultry?
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