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Assassin Rye Double

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Spicy warmth comes from being aged twice in rye barrels, followed by a rich chocolate brownie base with notes of caramel and oak. The brewery lists 14.5% ABV on the product page. A sibling page describes the same beer aged once, in rye barrels. Untappd shows taproom check-ins for it on 17 and 18 October 2026.

ABV
14.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicychocolateoak
spicy
chocolate
oak
caramel
roasted
coffee
Aroma
Rye barrel aging dominates the nose with assertive spice and oak character.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Assassin Rye Double

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut-brown to black, with opacity throughout. The dense, tan head settles into a thin collar with moderate lacing that adheres to the glass. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the Imperial Stout style.

deep brownopaquemoderate head retentionlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Rye barrel aging dominates the nose with assertive spice and oak character. Beneath lies rich chocolate and roasted malt, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness. Alcohol presence is evident but integrated, warming without sharpness.

rye spiceoakroasted chocolatebarrel-aged warmth

◐ Taste

Chocolate brownie and roasted grain anchor the palate, while rye barrel contact delivers sustained spice and dry oak tannins. Caramel and dark fruit notes provide balance against 65 IBU of measured bitterness. The body is full and velvety, with 14.5% ABV warming the finish without harshness.

chocolate brownieoak tanninsspiced ryefull-bodiedmeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

Warming alcohol and drying oak persist into a long, slightly astringent finish. Chocolate and roasted notes linger with a final echo of spice.

long finishwarmingdry oak fade
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
90
Appearance
85
Finish
86
Serve at 13–16°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

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

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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What is a Imperial Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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