Red Racer Classic White Ale - Central City Brewing

Shadman

Alberta (Canada)

3.38/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Looks like a wit. Pale yellow straw colour, quite hazy. Bone white head, fizzes out quickly.

Slight aroma of cantelope, corriander, and citrus zest

Citrus zest, corriander, some wheat malt snap. Finishes quite dry and herbal.

Starts off briskly carbonated, over all body light to medium which fits the style.

Nice domestic take on the style. Pricey though.

Serving type: can

07-03-2011 04:16:18 | More by Shadman

peensteen

Ontario (Canada)

3.74/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5

Very hazy light blonde colour, ring of white head, not much lace. Smell of orange and spice, citrus notes with a little tangy yeast to it as well, a bit of fruit throughout. Taste of wheat, citrusy, spice, a bit of herbal corriander, yeast in finish. Medium crisp carbonation, medium body. A decent witbier, nothing earth shattering but drinkable especially on a nice hot day.

Serving type: can

06-18-2013 13:44:20 | More by peensteen

Phyl21ca

Quebec (Canada)

3.66/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Can: Poured a light yellow color ale with light white haze and a large foamy head with good retention and some good lacing. Aroma of light coriander and bubblegum wheat malt notes. Taste is dominated by some coriander with some bubblegum wheat malt notes and light orange peel notes. Body is average with good carbonation. Good enough level of complexity with nice refreshing notes.

Serving type: can

06-18-2013 02:23:44 | More by Phyl21ca

IdeaSpeeder

Ontario (Canada)

3.86/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Serving Type - 355ml can poured into a small pint glass.

Appearance - Pours a bright yellow, cloudy colour, matches the can! On top sits two fingers of white head which fades disappointingly fast, leaving behind very little lacing.

Smell - Coriander and citrus, most notably orange. A heavy presence of wheat.

Taste - A striking orange flavour off the bat, followed by some more mellow coriander notes. Finally, towards the end, there's hints of wheat.

Mouthfeel - Medium body, pretty low carbonation. Dry finish.

Overall - 3.75

Serving type: can

06-15-2013 03:10:53 | More by IdeaSpeeder

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

3.23/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75

Can from the sampler pack. From notes.

A - Poured light gold and cloudy with a one finger white head that went fast. No lace, no retention.

S - Peppery, orange, dusty.

T - Peppery, cloves, more mellow spice later, lot's of orange.

M - Strong carbonation, medium body, too much carbonation for my tastes. Mild dryness to finish.

O/D - A bit much to finish. Spice was a bit rough for the long run. Nothing too special here. Might just be the style and my tastes, but I didn't really enjoy this one as much as others. While not a bad beer, I just couldn't really get into it.

Serving type: can

06-13-2013 19:09:26 | More by tbeckett

bigox420

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

06-09-2013 00:11:35 | More by bigox420

ThinkAgain

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

06-08-2013 23:48:05 | More by ThinkAgain

kelvarnsen

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

06-07-2013 14:32:18 | More by kelvarnsen

spinrsx

Ontario (Canada)

3.81/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Can from the Ottawa LCBO part of a mixed 6 pack for $13

Appearance - Hazy yellow colour with an average size fizzy white coloured head. It's hard to make out the amount of carbonation showing and there is some fair lacing. The head lasted for around 2-3 minutes.

Smell - Breads/grains, clove/coriander, citrus

Taste & Mouth - There is an average amount of carbonation and I can taste breads/grains mixed with some peppery clove and yeast. There is also a bit of the same citrus flavour found in their IPA/APA. It ends with a bit of a spicy aftertaste.

Overall - I was really enjoying this at first but it started to wear on me a bit towards the end of the glass. Something about it is just bit off balance. Still a very good beer.

Serving type: can

06-04-2013 14:34:40 | More by spinrsx

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

4.19/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Can dated D0513. Best before 08/03/13.
Poured in to tulip.

A - Cloudy bright tangerine orange colour with half a finger of white head.

S - Noticeable orange peel aroma up front. Spice, Belgian yeast. Loads of fresh citrus.

T - Fresh orange flavour dominates with spice, Belgian yeast and a light clove presence.

M - Light to medium body. Moderate carbonation. Dry.

Serving type: can

05-29-2013 01:59:04 | More by TheSevenDuffs

RedAleMan

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-26-2013 21:45:11 | More by RedAleMan

jrempel

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-10-2013 18:37:01 | More by jrempel

papat444

Quebec (Canada)

3.98/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to wordemupg for this one.

Poured from a 355ml. can, best before 10/26/2012.

Appearance: Lots of spotted lacing and the body is completely cloudy with the color of crystallized honey.

Smell: Mild ginger, strong wheat, tropical fruit and some spices.\

Taste: Spices, wheat, citrus, orange, and peppery. Pretty nice.

Mouthfeel: Crisp with lively carbonation.

Overall: A pretty good witbier. Nice to have in the need of summer.

Serving type: can

09-15-2012 10:56:28 | More by papat444

wordemupg

Alberta (Canada)

3.58/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

355ml can poured into tulip 3/8/12

A cloudy peachy orange with just a fast falling two finger soapy white head that leaves no lace

S coriander's strong with orange and lemon both rind and fresh, some cereal, honey, and pepper

T a little toned down compared to the smell with more sweet honey and orange, I feel like it needs a better yeast profile or somethings missing

M a little foamy after a second or two, spicy citrus aftertaste lingers faintly

O OK beer but I think it could be better, well suited for the 35C heat outside today but I think there's better around for a similar price

a little too much spice perhaps? easy enough too drink but not the best from the Red Racer lineup

Serving type: can

08-05-2012 00:09:07 | More by wordemupg

thefullpython

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-23-2012 22:54:22 | More by thefullpython

beerhaver

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-08-2012 02:56:01 | More by beerhaver

chickenm

British Columbia (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

03-10-2012 21:02:24 | More by chickenm

cbnz

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

12-11-2011 21:45:19 | More by cbnz

BashOnABike

Alberta (Canada)

3.4/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a can into 20oz pint glass

A - This might be because it was carried home in a shopping bag, but I got a ridiculous amount of medium-retention, white head. Minimal-no lacing though, and it's otherwise a pretty standard wheat-fogged white-ish ale colour.

S - Wheat and malt. A bit of an interesting yeast scent but overall wheat.

T - Bit better than the scent, it tastes a little bready, with a burnt-wheat complexion. Sadly, the beer is overcarbonated, which diminishes the flavour 2-3 seconds after it hits.

M - Creamy, but very bubbly. Light body, overall very refreshing.

D - A summer, lawnmower beer. It's very drinkable, almost as much as a pale lager.

This is a good summer witbier, and I'm sure it would be delicious after a hot day. However, the carbonation, profile and appearance don't really stand out from other wheat ales.

Serving type: can

11-24-2011 07:11:48 | More by BashOnABike

beerayrton

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +9.3%

11-18-2011 17:30:01 | More by beerayrton

EspressoGuy

British Columbia (Canada)

2.15/5  rDev -41.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

For the style would like much more carbonation; quite flat and lifeless
S:very little, soft honey, some clove
T: very little character, would not pick this as a white beer if tasted blind; very light
M: needs more carbonation and life
O: not impressed; forgettable

Serving type: on-tap

10-08-2011 20:18:17 | More by EspressoGuy

DaftCaskBC

British Columbia (Canada)

4.15/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

On tap at the Central City brew pub:

A: 1/8" white head over a glowing yellow liquid with cloudy clarity.

S: Smell of yeast, pepper, and citrus.

T: The taste profile begins like pepper, coriander, and orange peel and finishes with a taste of sweet light malt and wheat. The finish is almost like that of Captain Crunch cereal as strange as that sounds.

M: Medium to thin viscosity with low carbonation.

O: A very drinkable Witbier with an interesting taste profile.

Serving type: on-tap

08-22-2011 05:36:20 | More by DaftCaskBC

joemcgrath27

Alberta (Canada)

3.8/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

from notes...
A - Fully hazy straw yellow, short head dissapeared quickly
S - Coriander and musty spiciness, light orange zest, wheaty malt
T - Buttered bread malt, light coriander, orange zest, light fruity yeast finish
M - Decently carbonated kick to start, light, mild spice tingle and citrus peel bitterness
O - Not the best from central city, but a pleasant summertime refreshment that is very sessionable

Serving type: can

07-24-2011 01:50:07 | More by joemcgrath27

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

3.38/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a hazy pale straw colour, finger of big bubbled white head with little retention and no lacing.

S - Tons of wheat and bready malts, touch of lemon citrus and some grassy hops.

T - Pretty mild on the flavours, bitter leafy hops are detectable alongside the wheat and bready notes. A bit sour though.

M - A tad thin and prickly going down, but finishes nice and wet.

O - A tasty ale from Central City but certainly not their best. A good summer drink nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2011 22:53:39 | More by andrenaline

IronDjinn

Alberta (Canada)

3.73/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

From a yelloe 355 ml can. Pours out a hazed bright straw colour, with a tall white spritzy head that quickly settles.

Clean soft wheat, mild dry spice and tropical fruits on the nose.

Clean and dry flavour, almost like a mild Saison. Soft wheat and crisp grains up front, dry orange pith and lemon rind in the middle, with a bone dry spicy finish that lingers on into a mildly astringent aftertaste.

Medium-light mouthfeel, somewhat slick texture, dry, with a brisk carbonation.

On the mild, dry side of the style, almost more reminiscent to a farmhouse ale, but it works for what it is. Just as quenching as a Pilsener for a hot day, but more of a spicy dryness than a hoppy dryness. Unique for a Canadian version of this style, that's for sure.

Serving type: can

06-16-2011 05:01:09 | More by IronDjinn