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Bear Republic Racer 5

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98
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bottled
common

on tap
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
12893.88/5.03.87/5.07%99Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
This is a hoppy IPA. Did I say hops? Your brewer is a hop head! This is a full bodied beer using American grains. The goal was to create a base for showing off the unique floral qualities of two Pacific Northwest hops, Columbus and Cascade. Columbus is a new hybrid High Alpha Acid hop used mostly for bittering, but used heavily as an aromatic in this strong brew. Cascade is the balance that ties the malt and bittering hops together. It is a true specialty ale and is our brewer’s statement on this style. 2004 L.A. Commercial Brewing Competition, Silver Medal Winner; 2004 World Beer Cup, Silver Medal Winner; 2001 Real Ale Festival, San Diego, Gold Medal Winner; 2001 Real Ale Festival, Chicago, Gold Medal Winner; 1999 Great Amercian Beer Festival, Gold Medal Winner - og 1.070, ABV 7.0%, IBU 69. California State Fair Bronze Medal, 1997 Beerfest Invitational. - og 1.070, ABV 7.0%, IBU 69.
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gabbo27 (5), whittier, California, USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Aug 13, 2004  
I have absolutley nothing bad to say about this beer. A hop lovers dream. Probably the best I.P.A. I’ve had so far.


ikreckel (4), USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jul 10, 2008  
There is not a better balanced beer in my opinion. From the initial look (perfect orange coloring) to the bouquet, to the first taste through to the finish, every part of the beer (alcohol, hops and barley) is perfectly in balance. I’ll be drinking this one for a long time.


soulassasin (3), San Marcos, California, USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jan 12, 2007  
Great bif hopy flavor and aroma. The combo of columbus and cascade hops really take this one to another level.


 ElGaucho (1730), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/520/20
Jun 13, 2004  
Very floral and hoppy in the nose. Piney and perfumy. Visible particles in the light brown body. Off-white head. Beautiful lace. Head is a little diminishing. However, this is an attractive brew. Full bodied and very good. Although it has a strong hop profile, it is quite smooth; almost cask-like. I could drink this all night long, and as such it obviously has good session quality. Almost perfect.


tbissell99 (6), San Diego, California, USA
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4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Jul 23, 2002  


RealAle (12), USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/520/20
Mar 22, 2006  
This is one of the best beers in the U.S. made by one of the best(& consistant) breweries. The hop aroma jumps out before the 1st sip, a golden barely hazy color with a nice even head that lasts the better part of the pint(depends on quickly you consume). The hops engulf your mouth without going overboard.



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