Badass beer: Ruthless Rye
My friends over at Sierra Nevada like to shoot a pony keg my way every so often. They’re avid golfers and enjoy checking out the blog and the magazine. So the least I can do is tell you a little about the beer currently on tap here at Golfdom Editorial Headquarters in Eudora, Kan.
Ruthless Rye is a fierce IPA. Just look at the head on that pint! You almost need a fork to drink this stuff.I don’t always go for the IPAs, but this one is legit. I’m no beer writer (or expert), but I get a smoky, maybe spicy taste. The first sip is always the “smokiest,” then I get a little used to it. It goes down smooth, but like any IPA, it’s got to be COLD to be great…
Warning, it’s 6.6% ABV, so it has a kick to it. Just one, on an empty stomach, can make me feel a little warm and fuzzy. By No.2 I feel much more charming and better looking, in general.
The thing I like about it best is, it’s a rugged beer… you know you’re drinking a strong beer with a bold taste when you’re having a Ruthless Rye. It’s not a beer I’d want to drink in volume, like at a tailgate party, or any given Tuesday night at the Jones casa. It is a beer I kinda want to have a cigar with. Haven’t done that yet, the weather has been too cold.
But check it out if you see it at the liquor store. And if you’ve got a good recommendation for me, let me know!