Sunday, May 12, 2019

Town Hall Hop Ryeval IPA

Town Hall Hop Ryeval. Rye IPA.
4.9 % ABV. Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, Minneapolis, MN.

What is a "ryeval", anyway? Just a pun, using a word that starts with the sound of "rye"? Anything more to it than that? If you find out, let me know.

Lightly hazy, bright golden/amber hue, beautiful and long-lasting ivory head.

In the nose: powerful citrus and pine aromatics. Grapefruit and forest floor. Certified dank.

In the mouth: Hops hit hard up front, but it's smooth on the way back. Spicy malt takes over in the flavor department. Hop bitterness hangs on long on the palate. Best of all worlds for me, here. Medium-bodied, easy drinking, richly rewarding. Juicy malt takes over from spicy malt, and it's altogether delicious.

One of my favorite recent Town Hall creations. Keep 'em coming, guys.

Brewed with malted rye. Heavy on hops, easy on the palate.

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