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Brewed to mark Old Bay seasoning's 75th anniversary and to bring out its bold character, this 5.6% summer ale pairs citrus hop notes with a crisp, tart finish. Proceeds benefit True Blue, a program that advocates for the Chesapeake Bay's 5,500 watermen.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytartspicy
citrusy
tart
spicy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—from the noble hops, supported by a subtle spice character from the Old Bay seasoning that adds complexity without dominating.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dead Rise

◎ Appearance

Dead Rise presents a pale golden hue typical of a summer ale, with good clarity and a fine, stable white head that builds readily on the pour. Carbonation is brisk and visible, creating steady streams of bubbles that maintain clean lacing along the glass.

pale goldenclearstable headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—from the noble hops, supported by a subtle spice character from the Old Bay seasoning that adds complexity without dominating. Light, clean malt backbone provides a soft grain foundation, allowing the aromatic elements to shine through.

citrus, zestnoble hopsOld Bay spiceclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with citrus hop character moving through the mid-palate alongside a gentle spice complexity that recalls the beer's heritage anniversary collaboration. A tart, clean finish cuts through cleanly with moderate bitterness (40 IBU), leaving no heavy residue—the malt provides just enough body to balance the acidity without weighing down the overall impression.

citrus forwardspicedtart, crispmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes and a whisper of spice that fade cleanly. No harsh bitterness or cloying sweetness—this beer closes with purpose and clarity.

dry, cleancitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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