Terrapin Rye Pale Ale

	Terrapin Beer Company Terrapin Rye Pale Ale Athens, Georgia 8/6/2009, bottle, 5.5 abv
Smell	Fairly sweet aroma with some spiciness, piney hops and a just hint of rye.
Appearance	Pour is a light golden orange, somewhat different than most pale ales. The head was adequate and dissipated quickly.
Taste	Nicely balanced sweet malt flavors at the beginning, rye in the middle and hop bitterness at the end. The spicyness of the rye seems to tone down the hop bitterness somewhat. The aftertaste lingers quite a while and becomes somewhat unusual. I assume this is a result of using rye.
Comments	The turtle playing the banjo on the label was a little odd, but this beer was quite tasty and it has won a shitload of awards. This and the Allman Brothers Band are 2 good things to come out of Georgia. I changed my mind. I like the turtle.
Rating