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Rye Tweaked IPA

CraftHaus Brewery
United States·Rye IPA
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A West Coast IPA with rye malt adding a spicy, earthy backbone to the hop bitterness. The rye gives it an edge that distinguishes it from the crowd — drier and more complex than most IPAs.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyearthyspicy
hoppy
earthy
spicy
herbal
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent pine and citrus notes from classic West Coast hop varieties, layered beneath a spicy, peppery character derived from the rye malt backbone.
also:bready,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rye Tweaked IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep golden amber body with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, indicating good protein and hop content. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

deep golden ambercleardense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent pine and citrus notes from classic West Coast hop varieties, layered beneath a spicy, peppery character derived from the rye malt backbone. Subtle herbal undertones and a light bready note round out the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hop-forward character.

piney and citrusspicy rye spiceherbal nuancebready undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with the rye malt asserting an earthy, slightly peppery complexity that sets this IPA apart from wheat-based variants. Mid-palate carries full hop bitterness—60 IBU of clean, resinous bite—balanced by just enough malty sweetness to prevent harshness. The finish dries considerably, emphasizing the spicy rye grain and herbal hop signatures.

hop-forward bitterspicy rye backboneearthy complexitydry palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is notably dry and lingering, with rye spice and piney hop character persisting without becoming astringent. Clean, crisp conclusion with no residual sweetness.

dry finishlingering spiceclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Rye IPA

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What is a Rye IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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