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Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

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RATINGS: 1064   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.76   IBU: 67   EST. CALORIES: 204   ABV: 6.8%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
The brew of choice for mountain bikers, and adventurous types worldwide. (Are you excited now!) This fiery red ale is not for the weak at heart. It originally started out as a Scottish red ale but has taken on flavors of its own. This is a very complex recipe using five different grains to achieve it’s unique flavor. The caramel malt used is a mixture of Belgian Caravienne and Hugh Bairds Crystal malts. Red Rocket is a full bodied, hoppy brew which finishes on the pallet with caramel malts. Centennial and Cascade hops are used for bittering and aroma.2004 L.A. Commercial Brewing Competition, Gold Medal Winner; 2004 West Coast Commercial Brewers Competition, First Place; 2003 California State Fair, Gold MedalWinner; 2002 California State Fair, Silver Medal Winner; 2001 California State Fair Gold Medal Winner; 2001 Real Ale Festival, Chicago, Bronze Medal Winner; 2000 California State Fair, Bronze Medal Winner; 1999 Great American Beer Festival, Silver Medal Winner; 1998 Great American Beer Festival, Silver Medal Winner - og 1.067, ABV 6.8%, IBU 65+.


4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
davidm (1242) - Melbourne, AUSTRALIA - FEB 5, 2012
Bottle 12oz from Purvis. Strong and well balanced ale. Aromas of caramel, nuts, resin and liquorice. Taste is sweet and bitter, with long length. Palate velvety, with a medium-to-full body. Brown, with a frothy head.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
buzz_and_hum (84) - Wellington, NEW ZEALAND - FEB 3, 2012
dark deep deep reddish brown colour with a thick tinged head kept me thinking "Scotch Ale", even more when the roasted nut smell came off the top, with a bit of butterscotch lurking around the edges. But in the mouth, it was fruitier and livelier than I’d expect, and the hops came into play nicely. Good, complex, ale; fun to drink, plays with expectations and rewards in return.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
maneliquor (1004) - Perth, AUSTRALIA - FEB 3, 2012
Bottle from Mane Liquor. Dark amber pour with a small beige head. Heavy on the caramel back bone with some rich, ripe fruits in there. Ripe citrus and heavier fruits come through in the taste - citrus, grapefruit followed by currannts and date. Light, but lengthy bitter finish. A good, flavoursome and sessionable brew

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
wine101joe (11) - USA - FEB 2, 2012
One of the few BR beers I have not had on tap. Always fresh and crisp out of the bottle. The floral hops and the caramel malt are balanced beautifully. Prefer ice cold. Finish really sags as it warms up.

3.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
jtd6628 (274) - North Carolina, USA - JAN 31, 2012
Really good beer. This beer in my opion taste like a Black IPA, strong grain bill with an equally strong hop bill. But still appropriately named for its deep red hue.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
badhack (53) - San Jose, California, USA - JAN 30, 2012
Pours a ruby/brown color. The taste is full flavored, malty and maybe a little bread or toast. Some sweetness that goes with the malt and the finish has a nice amount of refreshing hops. Really good when you want a tasty beer, but not overpowering.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
rjplumer (249) - Providence, Rhode Island, USA - JAN 29, 2012
Nice citrus cascade hop crispy aroma. Rich deep brown with a tinge of red, and a light tan head. Sweet tangy taste. Sour middle. Hard to nail this one down as it’s wonderfully complex. Flavors are crisp and fresh. Very nice brew. I’d like to have more of these. Excellent!

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
BucannonXC5 (240) - San Diego, California, USA - JAN 28, 2012
Poured from a draft into a pint glass. Color was dark red, kind of brownish. About a finger and a half of head. Light tan lacing on the top. Circular gray film on the sides. Immediately smelled citrus hops with lemon notes leading the way. Also a bit of aftershave in there. Kind of a liquor whiskey taste up front. Dark bitter malts. Also dark fruits, maybe plum of dark cherry? Full body. Watery texture. Average carbonation. Smooth finish. Not a bad beer overall. It was actually a bit better than I thought it would be. And to think I ordered something different and picked this as a second option…


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Beer: Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale Rating Avg: 3.76 No. of Ratings: 1064
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