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Reclaimed Rye

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Toasted bread, spice and subtle vanilla run through this amber ale, with a rustic bread character and a velvety, well-rounded body. A malty amber with rye notes: malted and flaked rye combine with aging on French oak to build a complex, full-flavored beer at 5.5% ABV. It belongs to the brewery's small-batch Curious Collection.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastymaltybready
toasty
malty
bready
oak
spicy
vanilla
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted bread and rustic grain notes, complemented by subtle spice and a whisper of vanilla.
also:hoppy,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Reclaimed Rye

◎ Appearance

Reclaimed Rye presents a clear, burnished amber hue with good depth of color. The head forms with moderate density and displays solid retention, leaving fine traces of lacing down the glass as you drink. Carbonation is well-integrated, creating a gentle, persistent stream of fine bubbles.

burnished amberclear, brightmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted bread and rustic grain notes, complemented by subtle spice and a whisper of vanilla. French oak aging adds a refined woodiness to the profile without dominating. Hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt and oak to take center stage.

toasted grainoak and vanillasubtle spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with toasted bread and caramel notes establishing themselves immediately. The mid-palate develops rye spiciness and a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel supported by French oak complexity. Bitterness is gentle at 25 IBU, providing balance without harshness, and the finish remains dry and clean.

bready, toastysmooth, velvetyoak-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is moderate in length with a lingering toast and subtle oak character. A dry, grainy aftertaste fades gracefully, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry, grainyoak persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
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 Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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