Beer Review 64: Sour in the Rye, The Bruery

I'm usually one to say that the offering by The Bruery are a bit over-rated and way overpriced, but not this beer! Sour in the Rye is by far my favorite beer they make. The only problem with this beer is that you have to be part of The Bruery's reserve society to be able to get this beer as it is part of your membership allocations.
Its hard to say what is the cost of this wonderful sour beer, but its safe to say that it would probably be in the neighborhood of $20.00-$30.00 like all the limited barrel aged beers The Bruery releases. Furthermore, Sour in the Rye is worth every single cent. For a 750 ml bottle, I feel this beer is worth every single penny and a beer that you need to drink till every drop is gone! Full of character and great complexity this beer shines fresh, but also with age, so don't miss a chance to try whenever you can. Moreover, Sour in the Rye is meant to be enjoyed properly. When treating yourself to this gem use a tulip style glass or flute to fully appreciate the quality and craftsmanship of the beer. I find that paring Sour in the Rye with apricot Stilton or stinky blue cheese is a match made in beer Heaven. If you choose to pair this brew with a meal Chilean sea bass or sea food and pasta dishes would make incredible pairings. I'd also like to Thank my buddy Eric for allowing me to try this beer. Thanks for the bottle, so cheers!!!!

Color: This beer pours a golden brown with little to no head. A thin white color ring forms on the edge of the top of the beer. Light to minimal lacing is left around the glass after you give this beer a twirl in your glass.

Nose: I love it! Quickly the scent of the rye hits your nostrils, after that you get the funk from this beer and a nice woody aroma comes out as it warms. Hints of vanilla also rise from from your glass. This beer offers great complexity here.

Palate: The mouthfeel of this beer is so wonderfully layered and delicious its makes this American wild ale extremely drinkable. The Carbonation is not as good as it can be, but that doesn't really hurt the overall quality of the brew. The rye coats the tongue giving this beer a sweet beginning  just to be washed away by the wonderful sourness of the beer. Sour in the Rye is multi-dimensional, making this beer a total experience.

Finish: Dry, yet very drinkable. Sour,sweet, and complete. The Bruery scores with this one. The addition of rye makes this take on the wild ale style refreshing and new.

Rating: 95 out of 100