Founders Red Rye

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: Rye Beer
State/Country: Michigan
ABV: 6.6%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 8.5
Dull copper color, small head, light lacing

Smell: 8.5
Hoppy, citrus, pine, whiskey

Taste: 9.5
Up Front: Malty, rye bread, pine, sweet
Finish: dry, slightly bitter

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Slightly chewy, sticky

Drinkability: 9.5
This is a session beer for sure! Where’s the pastrami?

Overall Score: 8.9

Value: 9.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.79

Overall Impression:
Another winner from Founders! It has a good malt backbone and a little hoppiness , with the unique twist of rye. It’s a Jewish deli explosion in my mouth! Oye Vey!