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Sly Rye

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A red-hued ale at 4.2% brewed with rye and crystal malt. Three fruity hops balance a spicy, nutty malt flavour. Sly Rye is one of nine occasional beers in the range of Charnwood Brewery, the family-run brewery in Loughborough.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttyspicyfruity
nutty
spicy
fruity
malty
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with fruity hop character—stone fruit and subtle citrus notes—complemented by the warm spice of rye malt.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sly Rye

◎ Appearance

Sly Rye presents a warm red-amber hue, clear and bright with good light transmission. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed.

red-amberclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fruity hop character—stone fruit and subtle citrus notes—complemented by the warm spice of rye malt. Crystal malt contributes gentle sweetness and a light toffee undertone, while the overall impression remains balanced and approachable rather than assertive.

fruity hopsrye spicetoffee malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and slightly sweet, with the crystal malt providing caramel notes and a subtle nuttiness from the rye grain. The mid-palate shows gentle fruity hop flavors that weave through the spiced malt backbone, while restrained bitterness (28 IBU) sits comfortably in the background without dominating.

nuttybalancedmild bitternesscaramel sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium and dry, with the rye's peppery spice fading gracefully into a lingering malt sweetness. A light, pleasant dryness on the palate invites another sip.

dry finishspiced aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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