Terrapin Beer Co. - Rye Squared Imperial Pale Ale; Rye Pale Ale

The Terrapin Beer Co. is out of Athens, Georgia, although the bottle says this was brewed by the Frederick Brewing Company of Frederick, Maryland.

http://www.terrapinbeer.com/

Rye Squared Imperial Pale Ale - This 8.5% ABV beer pours a dark yet bright brown, like the color of dark sun-brewed iced tea, except that it is also cloudy, nearly translucent.  The aroma is sweet and fruity like pastry or fruitcake.  The taste is the same, but a bit of spiciness from the rye is also apparent.

Rye Pale Ale - This 5.5% ABV beer pours a bright amber in color.  There is essentially no head.  The aroma is lightly fruity, stone fruits, a touch of funkiness, and some spicy, fragrant rye malt notes.  The taste is better than the aroma, fruity, cherry and plum, with a nicely balanced earthy, herbal, rye maltiness.