# Peppery Pale Ales The Guinness Rye Pale Ale Offers a Beautifully Balanced Flavor Profile By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rye-pale-ale References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/guinness--co-debuts-two-new-limited-time-beers-from-the-brewers-project-300330908.html) & [untappd](https://untappd.com/b/guinness-guinness-rye-pale-ale/1725038/photos) When you think Guinness, the first type of beer that comes to mind is [stout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-crumb-x-guinness), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-sea-ipa) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-lovely-day) without, in any way, compromising on the reputation of its stock offering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rye Pale Ales:** Opportunity for craft breweries to experiment with rye malt and create unique flavor profiles. - **Flavor Innovation:** Potential for breweries to blend diverse flavors like citrus and grapefruit to create balanced and refreshing beers. - **Beer Diversification:** More breweries can expand their portfolios beyond their main offerings and explore different beer styles to cater to a wider consumer base. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Fruit-Forward Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitforward-beer.md) - [Co-Branded Candy-Flavored Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-creams-ale.md) - [Boldly Hopped Black IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rye-ipa.md) - [Breakfast Tea Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-breakfast-tea-amber.md) - [Festive Holiday Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-holiday-beer.md) - [Rye-Made Irish Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powers-irish-rye.md) - [Savory Stout Beer Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-guinness-pie.md) - [Amber Full-Bodied Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullbodied-ale.md) - [Stout-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovely-day-for-a-guinness-ice-cream.md)