Deep golden, bitter, malty Historically country brewers in Finland and Russia used rye in their beers. Chuckanut Rye Lager is autumn inspired with a deep golden color and toasty flavor due to generous portions of rye malt and Spalt hops. This unique beer has a spicy rye bitterness rounded out with a creamy finish! Rye beers are an old style that is re-emerging across the American craft beer scene and becoming more popular.