Beer #2: Rastafa Rye Ale

Brewery: Blue Point

Style: Rye Ale

Alc %: 7.3

IBU: 48

Location: New York, USA



Picked up this beer having already tried a few other Blue Point offerings that were quite good. I was not as impressed with this one however. It poured a dark amber color with a healthy, almost yellow head. The aroma wasn't anything special, mostly just smelling sweet, with some accompanying hints of hops, rye, and caramel. After tasting it, I was left somewhat unsatisfied. The sweetness at the front of the aromas was certainly present, combining with a definite maltiness. That is about where the tastes ended. It seemed that it was all on one level and not very deep at all. One thing I found a bit interesting was that it was a very dry sweetness, but the beer was rather light and did not dry out the palate at all. The aftertaste was a pleasant smooth sweet and bitter combination.

Overall, it was a decent beer, but there was just something lacking. There was no depth to it, and while the tastes and aromas were positive they weren't very complex at all. A hint of alcohol could be detected both in aroma and taste, and while it certainly didn't detract from the beer, it didn't add anything either. I can't help but feel that a heavier body would have turned this into a much nicer beer. As it is, it's a one and done in my book.

Rating: 63/100