Are you a fan of IPA? So are we! We’re celebrating this popular beer style by showcasing a variety of IPA substyles, including session IPA, double IPA, and even milkshake IPA. Thanks to PerfectDraft, you can now discover everything there is to know about these trendy IPAs. Today, let’s explore what a Rye IPA is.
What Is a Rye IPA?
A Rye IPA is a beer brewed with rye malt instead of—or in addition to—barley malt. Rye beer itself is a historic German beer style dating back to the Middle Ages. However, the Reinheitsgebot, Germany’s beer purity law, limited ingredients to barley, hops, and water, causing rye beer to disappear for many years. It wasn’t until the 1980s that rye beer made a comeback, thanks to breweries like Paulaner.
Using rye imparts a slightly spicy, textured character to the beer, often accompanied by a copper-red color. Some Rye IPAs also include oats to enhance mouthfeel and complexity.
Definition of Rye IPA
In short, a Rye IPA is an India Pale Ale brewed with rye malt, offering a unique spicy note and richer texture. Some brewers use dry hopping to add bold hop aromas that may dominate the rye or oat flavors, though dry hopping isn’t a required step in the process.
A quick reminder: What is an IPA?
Rye IPA belongs to the India Pale Ale family, but the name can be misleading—IPA’s history isn’t rooted in India. The most popular (though partly mythologized) origin story dates back to 18th-century England. British brewers shipped beer to their colonies overseas, including India. To ensure the beer survived the long sea voyage, they increased the hop content, which acted as a natural preservative. The result was a hoppy, aromatic beer that became known as India Pale Ale.
Today, IPAs are loved for their bold bitterness, dry finish, and wide range of flavor profiles—from fruity and floral to rich, malty, or even chocolatey, as seen in Black IPAs. This versatility makes IPA one of the most exciting beer styles to explore.
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At PerfectDraft, you’ll find an extensive selection of IPAs, including Rye IPA. With over 15 years of beer expertise, we’re committed to offering the best beers online, covering a diverse range of styles for every beer lover.
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