Rye


Recipe: Atlas Silent Neighbor Stout

Dubbed a “pumpernickel stout” by Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C., this 2023 World Beer Cup gold medal winner gets a portion of rye malt and the flavorful addition of blackstrap molasses.

Ask the Pros: Brewing “Pumpernickel” Stout with D.C.’s Atlas Brew Works

At last year’s World Beer Cup, the team at Atlas Brew Works brought a gold medal home to the nation’s capital with Silent Neighbor—a “pumpernickel stout” brewed with rye and blackstrap molasses. Here’s how they put it together.

Make Your Best Rye IPA

This rye riff on the classic American IPA is plenty hop-forward but with a more substantial grist than most. Rye’s an excellent ingredient that pairs beautifully with bright, clean hop flavors.

Recipe: Goat’s Beard Rye IPA

Trial and error led to a winning combo of grist and hop bill in this recipe, and the result is a fun and interesting rye rewind on the ubiquitous IPA.

Style School: Koduõlu Is Estonia’s Own Home Beer

The signature farmhouse style of Estonia is a quirky product of preserved tradition, local ingredients, and practicality. It’s also a perfect reminder that farmhouse brewing is, after all, homebrewing.

Cooking with Rye Beer: Roast Jalapeño Buffalo Patty Melt

A pale ale that leans herbal and spicy is bound to taste great with this jalapeño patty melt—and if you need to deglaze the pan, why use water when you could use a splash of beer?

Let’s Demystify Rye

Why ask rye? Is it actually all that tricky to use? And what does rye really taste like, anyway? Let’s simplify this complex, evocative, old-fashioned ingredient—and make some great beer with it.

Cooking With Beer: Reuben’s Three Ryes Men Apple Pie à la Mode

This lush treat features one of our Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® Best 20 Beers in 2020—some ryewine in the crust, filling, and caramel sauce—but you can sub in any strong rye ale or barleywine.

Brewing with Alternative Grains (Full Video)

Steven Anan, head brewer and co-owner of Archetype Brewing in Asheville, takes you through alternative grains—including oats, wheat, rye, and non-cereals. He provides an overview of the ingredients and how to use them to formulate a better beer.

Band of Bohemia Guava Pink Peppercorn Rye Recipe

Interested in brewing a beer with pink peppercorn? Michael Carroll of Band of Bohemia, in Chicago, has you covered. This recipe is especially nice when your winter could use a bit of warmth.