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Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

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96
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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Bear Republic Brewing Company

Healdsburg, California USA

bottled
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on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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6793.79/5.03.79/5.06.8%86.3Snifter, Trappist glass P  Stats

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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+.

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 nhorween (554), New York, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/56/104/516/20

May 2, 2008  
22 oz. I’m not sure why I haven’t rated this yet... Dark reddish-brown pour with a fine yellow looking head. Crisp aroma - grapefruit and floral hops, sticky malt notes, and some alcohol. Smells great. Flavor is well balanced but less dynamic and complex than the aroma. Finish is bitter but a tad watery.

HerrVonKrapp (4), California, USA
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4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/519/20
Dec 1, 2008  
Bottle -- which makes Red Rocket Ale that much more impressive. I can only imagine how good it can be from the tap. Dark, Reddish brown color with a head as thick as Barbasol. I taste coffee, spice, caramel and I smell flowers when I drink this fine brew. Easily my favorite at the moment. A strong, strong effort.


 fredandboboflo (722), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Bottle. Aroma of caramel malt with brown sugar and sweet toffee overtones, as well as a meandering hop spice presence. Flavor the same, predominantly malty but with a strong hop edge nonetheless. Nothing incredibly exciting to be sure, but a really nice beer to be sure as well.


 LilBeerDoctor (733), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a dark brown/dark amber with a thick, creamy light tan head. Aroma of sweet caramel malt, light fruits, and apple skins. Flavor is super malty with a bitter hops finish. Almost like a hoppy barleywine. Nice beer, enjoyable.


 Aquilo (182), California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Nov 26, 2008  
Dark brown with a medium tan head. Aroma is pretty powerful. Fresh hops and some citrus dominate. Eucalyptus and some spice as well. Flavor is caramel and cream, with lots of hops, citrus and spice as well. Very grassy finish. Nice creamy mouthfeel. There is a lot going on here. I really enjoy this.


 alexanderj (1428), San Diego, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Bottle; poured a reddish copper color with a compact off white/tan head. Aroma was nicely balanced; caramel, toffee, citrus, fruit, cocoa all blended well. Probably one of the best aromas for this fairly diverse style. Flavor did not quite live up to expectations, but it wasn’t bad by any means. Earthy, caramel malt predominates with a good amount of grassy/citrus hops in the finish. Not very alcoholic. Hints of sugary sweetness. Enjoyable.



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