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Red Rye

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Six malts go into this red ale, among them melanoidin malt and three types of rye. They give a red colour and an earthy, toasty taste: dark bread, toasted crust and caramel, with the peppery, slightly spicy dryness typical of the grain. A subtle addition of US and European hops brings a light fruity and herbal note without pushing bitterness forward. Medium-bodied, with a dry, grainy finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2017
Scottish Beer Awards
Best Amber or Dark Ale
★Bronze — Scottish Beer Awards (Best Amber or Dark Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthytoastyspicy
earthy
toasty
spicy
caramel
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted bread crust and dark caramel notes from the six-malt blend, followed by earthy undertones characteristic of rye grain.
also:fruity,herbal
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Rye

◎ Appearance

A clear, deep amber-red body with good brilliance, reflecting the melanoidin malt and rye composition. The head is creamy and displays firm lacing as the beer is consumed, settling to a persistent collar that clings to the glass.

deep amber-redclear, brilliantcreamy headstrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted bread crust and dark caramel notes from the six-malt blend, followed by earthy undertones characteristic of rye grain. A restrained layer of US and European hops adds light citrus and herbal nuance without dominating the bouquet.

toasted breaddark caramelearthy ryesubtle citrus and herbs

◐ Taste

On the palate, dark bread, toasted crust, and caramel enter first, underpinned by the peppery, slightly spicy dryness of rye. The bitterness remains integrated and understated at 30 IBU, allowing the malt complexity and grain character to lead. Medium body supports this balance without heaviness.

dark bread, toasted crustpeppery rye spiceintegrated bitternessmedium-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and decidedly dry, with grainy notes lingering on the palate. The aftertaste echoes the toasted malt and rye spice without astringency.

dry grain finishlingering toast
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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