Week 8 of 52
Flat Earth Cygnus X-1
February 18th thru February 24th
Brewer's Description
This robust English style porter has an add twist, rye. Rye is used in making Canadian whiskey. It was created as a tribute to our favorite band - Rush. Cygnus X-1 has a creamy mocha chocolate flavor with a hint of spice. It has a slightly dry finish leaving you wanting more. English hops balance out this 6.5% ABV beer. Now Available year round!
SRM - 25, ABV 6.5%, IBU 40
Overall Rating based on 27 reviews
3.83 of 5 stars
Brewery Information
Flat Earth Brewing Company
Saint Paul, Minnesota
flatearthbrewing.com
Interesting Fact
Geddy Lee (vocalist for Rush) was born Gary Lee Weinrib. His stage name, Geddy, was inspired by his mother's heavily-accented pronunciation of his given first name, Gary Read more
Photography
Courtesy of Erin Reichelt. View more on her flickr set.
Joe Lunchpail says Cygnus a song, you’re the piano man.
April 4th, 2008
Great roasty, malty, mochafied, chocolatey taste when it hits the mouth. I can kinda pick up the rye on the aftertaste, but probably only because I read the description stating that it was in there. I can see where some others liken it more to a nut brown ale, reminiscent of Goose Island perhaps. Good aroma and dark in color, just like I like ‘em. The carbonation seems to be on the brink of perfection. This bowl o’ porridge is juuuuuuust right. The more I drink it, the more I like it. These Flat Earth cats know how to craft a fine brew. I give it a 4.5 only because perfection is the end of progression.
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