223. Sun King (Indianapolis, IN) - Small Batch Check Ya Later

“Small Batch Check Ya Later is a Rye IPA brewed as one of the last beers to come from our 96th St. location.”

Because apparently the cold, industrial plainness of that taproom needed some kind of sendoff? I’m no expert on rye IPAs, but ever since I first tried the plain old rye IPA at Black Circle, I have felt as though I have an affinity for them. Philip’s version isn’t quite as good as Dan’s, and the very aggressive Saucy Intruder from Black Acre falls somewhere in between. This one comes a close second to Dan’s version of Carney Rye’d. It’s more dynamic, with a stronger spice up front and a very upright bitter finish. Dan’s was a little more even; Philip’s is very bitter; and Black Acre’s is much hoppier, and a little more drinky. To be clear, though—all four are very good; and this is the best thing I’ve had from Sun King in a long time.