We often serve RBG Wry Stout on nitro. Why? Because nitrogen is an insoluble gas that forms smaller, more profuse bubbles than carbon dioxide, giving beer a smoother, velvety texture.
While you have to wait a bit longer for your pint to settle, we think it’s worth the wait. In the cae of this beer, the oats also contribute to smoothness.
RBG pours a very dark brown that leaves plenty of lacing. Tastes of bitter chocolate, cocoa and roasted malts are accompanied by a sharpness given off by the rye. It’s a complex offering.
We named this beer after the woman who was the second female to become a Supreme Court justice. She successfully fought against gender discrimination and fought for women’s rights. She was also know for her “rye” sense of humor.
RBG Wry Stout
Style Guidelines: Rye Stout
Rotation
Schedule: about once a year
Food Pairings: smoked Reuben sandwich; brisket; aged cheddar; havarti; crusty breads; cold rare roast beef; cured Italian sausage; good quality chocolate; pancakes and waffles; ice cream float
Body: medium
Color: black-ish
Grain:
British pale and roasted barley; blonde RoastOats and crystal; Belgian chocolate; flaked rye
Bittering Hops: American Columbus
Finishing Hops: German Hallertau
Original Gravity: 1.064
IBUs (estimate): 30
Alcohol By Volume: 6.2%
First Tapped: November 2020