As scotch whisky is to American rye, so is a standard stout to Revolution Brewing’s Repo Man Rye Stout. The former is a staple, a standby for sophisticated drinkers; the latter, an adventurous and unapologetic foray into bold and authentic flavors.
If you’ve not had the pleasure of tasting the Chicago-based brewery’s offerings before, the Repo Man Rye Stout is a fascinating place to start. Filled with a heavy dosing of dark, chocolatey, roasty malts, its grain bill acts as a perfect jumping-off point for the peppery and intense flavors of rye. A mild but noticeable 23 IBUs of bitterness does just the right job of setting off any sweetness in the malt, further emphasizing the rye’s contribution of pungent herbal flavors. Grab one while there’s still a chill in the air—it’s a perfect end-of-winter beer.
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