Sunday, September 23, 2012

He'Brew Bittersweet Lenny Rye I.P.A.

Named in honor of trailblazing comedian Lenny Bruce, this spectacular beverage is an Indian Pale Ale made with rye malts and aged in rye whiskey barrels. Poured the color of a slightly worn copper penny, with the head taking up the whole glass and retreating gradually like a slow-motion reverse waterfall. Super-sweet caramel juxtaposed with the heat of the 10% ABV assaults the nostrils and taste buds right off the bat.  Balancing a toastiness from the rye malts is an assertive citrussy-pine from the hops. Apricots, prunes and black cherries make an appearance later on. Like so many special edition crafts, this isn't your everyday-Husker-tailgate-party beer, but a brew to be savored and sipped to take in every nuance. Truly "The Chosen Beer".

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