He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A.

Name – He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A.

Country – United States

Type – American Double IPA

Appearance – Poured a clear amber color with a slightly tan foamy head.

Smell – Very prominent sweet malt smells. Rye bread and yeast is smelt as well.

Taste – Big malty taste up front with caramel up front followed by a big rye taste. The hoppy flavor is there but not overpowering like most IPAs. Very slight alcohol bite at the end.

Zak from Shmaltz Brewing Company (makers of He’Brew beers) highly recommended this to me. The beer is named after the late comedian Lenny Bruce. After not finding it a few times I was able to finally find it in one of my local beer stores. I will say that this is not your typical IPA. I don’t find it as hoppy as most. The sweet rye taste just does it for me. I could very easily have a couple of bottles of this and forget that it is 10% ABV. I would then probably realize that not too much later though. An outstanding beer on all fronts and by far the best double IPA I have had to this date.

Overall Grade – A