When you think Guinness, the first type of beer that comes to mind is stout, but the venerable brand also has an array of other styles of beer in its repertoire including the brand new Guinness Rye Pale Ale.
This particular rye pale makes ample use of rye malt, which gives the beer its distinctive peppery flavor. Despite being somewhat peppery, the beer isn't spicy or unpleasant due to the fact that it favors beautiful notes of citrus and grapefruit thanks to its carefully selected hop infusions. The beer is already available in the USA, although it will be taken off the shelves around the New Year.
The Guinness Rye Pale Ale is a great example of a company exploring new horizons without, in any way, compromising on the reputation of its stock offering.
Peppery Pale Ales
The Guinness Rye Pale Ale Offers a Beautifully Balanced Flavor Profile
Trend Themes
1. Rye Pale Ales - Opportunity for craft breweries to experiment with rye malt and create unique flavor profiles.
2. Flavor Innovation - Potential for breweries to blend diverse flavors like citrus and grapefruit to create balanced and refreshing beers.
3. Beer Diversification - More breweries can expand their portfolios beyond their main offerings and explore different beer styles to cater to a wider consumer base.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Beer - Craft breweries can capitalize on the trend by brewing rye pale ales and offering a wider selection of unique flavors to beer enthusiasts.
2. Beverage Manufacturing - Opportunity for beverage manufacturers to develop and launch their own rye pale ales that cater to the growing demand for flavorful and diverse beers.
3. Alcohol Distribution - Alcohol distributors can benefit from the rising popularity of rye pale ales by adding them to their portfolio and expanding their product offerings to retailers and consumers.