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Ryefield

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White pepper, delicate spice and earthy notes sit alongside citrus and berry sweetness. Ryefield is a 4.2% bitter, true to style yet unquestionably Aussie, showcasing Red Earth hops, described as Australia's answer to Saaz. Track brewed it with Kicks Brewing from Marrickville, Sydney, founded in 2021.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
earthynoble hopspicy
earthy
noble hop
spicy
citrusy
berry
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with white pepper and delicate spice notes, followed by earthy undertones characteristic of the Red Earth hop profile.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ryefield

◎ Appearance

Ryefield presents a warm amber hue with exceptional clarity and a bright, copper-tinged core. The head is modest but persistent, leaving fine lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation is lively yet restrained, appropriate for a traditional bitter of this caliber.

amber, clearfine lacingpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with white pepper and delicate spice notes, followed by earthy undertones characteristic of the Red Earth hop profile. Bright citrus and berry sweetness emerge in the mid-range, while subtle caramel and Malz undertones provide warm backbone without dominating the sensory picture.

white peppernoble-hop charactercitrus, berryearthy

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and well-integrated, with bitterness establishing itself decisively at 28 IBU—enough to frame the beer without astringency. Earthy, spicy notes sit alongside gentle citrus acidity and berry-forward sweetness, while caramel-Malz character adds subtle depth. The overall expression is balanced and true to bitter tradition, yet distinctly Australian in its hop signature.

assertive bitternessspice, earthsmooth entrybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingers with earthy and peppery notes that fade gradually into a faint berry sweetness. Residual Malz character provides gentle warmth as the beer fades from the palate.

dry finishlingering earthmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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