Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

Aroma is VERY malty, mainly caramel malts. The appearance is a ruby red, persistent white head. It certainly looks like a scotch ale. The flavor is malty sweet, with a reasonable balance of hops. The hops impart a little citrus quality to the taste. The palate is mainly bittering hops, which tend to linger. The mouthfeel is a medium consistency. Decent for an ASA.

Poured medium brown with a touch of red, thick bubbly head that left a lot on the side of the glass. Toasted malt aroma came first, followed by leafy hops. Flavors of caramel and toasted malts work off the hops bitterness to make a very complex and pleasant flavor profile; the sweetness wins out. Medium to full body with a very smooth and creamy mouthfeel, minimal carbonation, and nice malty aftertaste.

Poured a dark red color with an off white head. Aroma was somewhat maltier than most asa’s, but with a hint of hops. Flavor was more floral with a nice bitter finish.

Deep brown with no head. Sweet notes come off as well as subtle hop touches. Interesting spiced quality starts the palate which evolves into a chocolatey malty complexity. Not sure what they were going for, as the beer goes in a number of directions, but it all works well. Quite tasty.

Pours a very dark rich ruby red with a foamy, tan, and very persistent head. Thick lacing on the glass. Malt and berries on the nose. Flavor is strong of hops with coffee and chocolate notes readily apparent. More subtle notes of berries and nuts. A bitter, hoppy finish reminiscent of an IPA, with a little coffee underneath. A tasty wonderfully balanced brew.