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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
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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3523.53/5.03.53/5.05.4%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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 DeadGuyFrank (316), http://westchesterbeer.com, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20

Mar 30, 2008  
Very light bodied with some slight bitterness....very golden in a pint glass. Nice easy drinking beer to have a six pack of in the house.

 tgncc (208), Bellmore, New York, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/511/20
Jul 5, 2008  
Strong malty aroma. Yellow color with tinge of orange, typical to the style. Strong malty flavor, balanced with hops. Not particularly sweet or bitter. Slight hop burn on the palate. Not very interesting, but drinkable.


 nearbeer (1101), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 3, 2008  
650 ml. Clear orange-copper with a huge head that lasts. Crisp citrus, peach-apple blend, earthy tea leaf, honey and slight gunmetal in the aroma. Flavor is an excellent blend of the same, plus some light resin. Light-medium body is smooth and crisp. Tastes like a great ESB.


phobos1031 (52), Paradise, Nevada, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/513/20
Jun 26, 2008  
22 oz. bottle. chilled in my fridge. foamiest, frothiest head of any beer i ever poured. hoppy apricot aroma, slight spice. it took forever for the head to subside. light balance smooth fruity taste with a ginger finish. good on the porch with a sunset.


 Jabswitch (177), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/104/511/20
Jun 21, 2008  
Golden hue. Filmy head. Somewhat faint aroma. Not enough hops for me. Fairly weak tasting for a pale. Not the same quality as Hop Rod Rye or Racer 5.


 scrizzz (455), kirkland, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Jun 21, 2008  
tall powerful seafoam bright white head, once it subsided a bit there was a brilliant fresh apricot aroma. one of the cleanest beers I’ve tasted. more apricot that becomes creamy soft yet not weak or thin.




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