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Bear Republic Racer 5

Bear Republic Racer 5

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Bear Republic Brewing Company

Healdsburg, California USA

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9153.89/5.03.89/5.07%97.3 Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

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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 Rogueone (270), I F&ckin’ hate those guys from, Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20

May 5, 2008  
Tap @ Bodega: pours a dark yellow. Aroma of fresh citrus. Nice body, bittersweet hop finish. Not a standout but very drinkable.

 17thfloor (561), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/517/20
Jul 5, 2008  
Pours a clear orange with few bubbles and a small bubbly off-white froth. Big piney, grapefruit and rich caramel malty aroma. Big grapefruit flavor, sweet rich malt that overwhelms the initial salty piney hop flavor. These California IPA’s are all starting to taste the same to me... but this one has some nice balance to it and depth. A little touch of honey and some melon juiciness come out later. Great palate, medium glassy body, slight stickiness and unobtrusive gentle carbonation, the fresh hops sting the mouth a tad a la dreadnaught .


 robforbes (587), Bremerton, Washington, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Jul 3, 2008  
purchased at wine a little in port orchard, washington.
pours a somewhat hazy orange-yellow with a large white bubbley head, good lacing.
smell of hops, caramel, citrus, pine.
taste is grapefruit, touch of caramel, some pine, citrus, very bitter, sweet malt.


 CelticBrew (417), The Crystal Coast, North Carolina, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Jul 2, 2008  
22 oz bomber- Poured medium, hazy gold. Formed nice size foamy head, aroma of piney hops, sweet malts, citrus flowers. Flavour is of a clean tasting IPA, slight grapefruit hints, hops, and malted goodness. Extremely quaffable, would love to try on tap.


 darn1207 (171), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Jul 1, 2008  
12oz bottle from marino’s, toledo - thanks to K’s mom. cloudy gold pour with a medium bright white fluffy head. strong lacing. the aroma is fantastic - flowers, perfume, citrus hops. taste is sweet citrus malt balanced perfectly with tons of hops. smooth bitter finish and smooth palate. very very drinkable. top notch brew. K-8.5


 Oscbert (181), Sacramento, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/518/20
Jun 28, 2008  
~Pours golden clear with lots of carbonation and thick foamy white head. nice lacing. ~Nice sweet hoppy aroma. Grapefruit hop and sweet malty scent. Mouth watering. ~Light grapefruit taste, good amount of grassy hop flavor and a delicious amount of sweeness. ~Medium feel, a bit sticky, acidic bitter finish. ~Mmmm delicious IPA. One of my favorites. I enjoy the sweetness. Helps balance out the strong bitterness.




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