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RATINGS: 232   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.74   IBU: 100   EST. CALORIES: 225   ABV: 7.5%
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Webster’s Dictionary defines apex as the highest point, the tip or climax. This experimental IPA allows our brewing staff to play and search for that ever elusive new hop blend and balance. Our brewers are eternally searching for the perfect Apex.

2009 Night of the Living Ales Cask Festival – 3rd place People’s Choice
2008 California State Fair – SILVER
2006 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style India Pale Ale – SILVER

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Strykzone (2906) - Wood River, Illinois, USA - MAR 3, 2011
Sampled at The Stable’s Beer Lover’s Anonymous. Lightly hazy golden. Small white head is soapy. Subtle and very nice. Not over the top hops with soft pine and fruit with floral notes. Very light caramel. An understated beer and definitely a nice one.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
jcos (573) - Maryland, USA - FEB 22, 2011
Draft at Rattle N Hum in NYC. Poured a cloudy orange color. Aroma is not overwhelming for an DIPA. Nice citrus and hop taste, not overwhelming. Nicely balanced.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
ryan (2959) - Beltsville, Maryland, USA - FEB 17, 2011
Nose is relatively light and dead for an IIPA. Moderately sweet taste, moderately bitter, nice fruity citrus, grapefruit and apricots, lots of cotton candy and honey. Decent.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Tmoney99 (6894) - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - FEB 6, 2011
Draft. Pours a clear copper color with an average frothy off-white head that was mostly lasting with good lacing. Heavy hop and small malt aroma. Medium to full body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Medium to heavy bittersweet flavor with a good bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration. Very good brew.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
drfabulous (2141) - Lexington, Kentucky, USA - JAN 16, 2011
Draught at Broadway. Nice hoppy Double IPA with some nice tones of grapefruit and citrus. Well done and ABV feels like it’s high, but not overpowering.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Travlr (4544) - Washington, Washington DC, USA - JAN 15, 2011
Tap at PB Tap Room. Deep golden color. Tons of pine and freshly mown grass in the aroma. Taste has moderate bitterness with pine resin. Nice.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
nbutler11 (1231) - Phoenix, Arizona, USA - JAN 15, 2011
On tap at PB TapRoom. Pours a dark copper color. Mild aroma. Hops dominate the front and mid palate along with a note of cream and red apple skins on the finish. Nice, but I wasn’t a fan of the sweetness.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
hombrepalo (1317) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - JAN 10, 2011
On tap at Fountainhead. Golden color with a citrusy-sweet aroma of sugar and medium hops. Flavor is sweet and full of floral and citrus hops, but seems off to me. Finish is light.


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Beer: Bear Republic APEX Rating Avg: 3.74 No. of Ratings: 232
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