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Bear Republic XP Pale Ale

Bear Republic XP Pale Ale

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Bear Republic Brewing Company

Healdsburg, California USA

bottled
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on tap
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3643.53/5.03.52/5.05.4%92 Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
"XP" is the abbreviation for Exceptional Pale Ale. This is our interpretation of a classic pale ale. Our "XP" (exceptional pale) has a golden color, and is very light bodied with a noticeable hop aroma and bittering element that just teases the hopheads but satisfies the newest of microbrewed ale drinkers. This beer is brewed with American Two Row, English wheat, Belgian, and Dextrin malts. Mix this with just the right amounts of Cascade and Centennial hops and you've got a winner!!2003 Real Ale Festival, Chicago, Bronze Medal Winner; 2001 North American Brewers' Awards, Gold Medal Winner; 2000 California State Fair, Bronze Medal Winner; 1997 Beerfest Invitational, Bronze Medal Winner - og 1.052, ABV 5.4%, IBU 55.

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 Ungstrup (11031), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/102/513/20
Dec 4, 2007  
Bottled. A hazy dark golden beer with a thin beige head. The aroma is sweet with hoppy, grassy and fruity notes. The flavor is sweet malty with hoppy notes of grass. The body is thin. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.


 Papsoe (9980), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 2, 2007  
(Bottle 65 cl) Courtesy of KAggie97. Pours a clear, deep golden with a creamy and lacing, off-white head. Fresh, peachy aroma. Medium body with lightly sweet malts, but otherwise dominated by the fresh aroma hops. A pleasant and classic APA. 301107


 Oakes (6819), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Aug 26, 2002  
Hazy amber; lemony, foresty aroma with light brown bread nuances; lots of hop, lots of chewy malts. Good balance.


 joergen (6240), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 3, 2007    Updated: Mar 8, 2008
Bottle. Clear golden coloured with an off white ehad. Sweet aroma of fruits, caramel, hops, pine needles and grass. Sweet and fruity flavour of hops and pine needles with notes of grape fruits. Hoppy finish.


 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 12/04/2003
Mode: Bottle
Source: Ale Atlanta

light amber, sweet malt aroma with a light hops, light body, nice hop flavor on top of slightly sweet malt, long bitter finish

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Score: **/4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.




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