Racer 5 India Pale Ale - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

Racer 5 India Pale AleRacer 5 India Pale Ale

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rAvg: 4.22
pDev: 9.95%
Reviews: 2069
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Brewed by:
Bear Republic Brewing Co. visit their website
California, United States

Style | ABV
American IPA |  7.00% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (1732), on-tap (302), cask (21), growler (13), nitro-tap (1)

Notes:
This hoppy American IPA is a full bodied beer brewed with American pale and crystal malts, and heavily hopped with Chinook, Cascade, Columbus and Centennial. There's a trophy in every glass.

2009 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style Strong Pale Ale – GOLD
2009 Colorado State Fair – Best of Show
2006 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style Strong Pale Ale – SILVER
2005 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style Strong Pale Ale – SILVER
1999 Great American Beer Festival® India Pale Ale - GOLD
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brewsclues

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

01-08-2013 22:56:06 | More by brewsclues
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mcaulifww

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -17.1%

05-20-2013 13:17:49 | More by mcaulifww
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Ctrauty

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.2%

05-20-2013 01:46:27 | More by Ctrauty
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SpongeRuiner

Michigan

4/5  rDev -5.2%

05-20-2013 00:54:08 | More by SpongeRuiner
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drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-19-2013 23:19:12 | More by drgonzo2k2
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bcuz7

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 22:08:51 | More by bcuz7
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Vigilante

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-19-2013 20:17:17 | More by Vigilante
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socon67

New York

4.13/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A - Orange pour with a tan foam head that retained. Some csrbonation is visibile. Sticky lacing runs down the glass.

S - Scents of tangerine and mango plus a floral blend of hops. There is a slight smell of pine cones.

T - A rather complex IPA with a clean taste. Done very traditional in the "west coast" style with strong notes of citrus fruits and a sharp bitterness that finishes much smoother than you'd think. Mellow hop resin and gentle grain notes.

M - Balance is noce on this. Easy finish and very drinkable. Tartness and bitter notes to do overwhelm the palate and transition nicely.

O - Really classic take on the style and hard ot go wrong with one. I paired this with a peppery griled steak and it enhanced the experience.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 17:04:17 | More by socon67
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ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -5.2%

05-19-2013 15:44:16 | More by ShawnMH
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smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-19-2013 02:20:39 | More by smooth_aleing
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Glen0matiC

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 01:50:20 | More by Glen0matiC
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HedleyLamar

California

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

05-19-2013 00:56:10 | More by HedleyLamar
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TheDoak

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 00:25:43 | More by TheDoak
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alanv

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-18-2013 21:34:39 | More by alanv
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jono0101

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-18-2013 15:54:48 | More by jono0101
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Boilerfood

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-18-2013 15:47:01 | More by Boilerfood
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civicm87

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-18-2013 15:17:03 | More by civicm87
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jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-18-2013 15:09:41 | More by jbarletto
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NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev -5.2%

05-18-2013 12:15:52 | More by NJB145
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snaotheus

Washington

4.06/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22oz bottle poured into a large mug. One of those beers that I've had many times, but never reviewed. The fact that I've had it many times says more about it than my review will.

Pours golden with an orange tinge, respectable pale head, clear, fair amount of carbonation. Smell is powerful, sweet and floral, smellable from arm's reach. Honey and citrus.

Taste is refreshing, not overpowering in any given direction. Some pine bitterness. More of the honeysuckle.

Mouthfeel is slightly dry, smooth. Overall, this is a quite good beer, which should only be turned down if there's an excellent option.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 03:38:56 | More by snaotheus
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mkirkland80

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-18-2013 02:16:29 | More by mkirkland80
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BUNZILLA

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-18-2013 01:02:17 | More by BUNZILLA
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alex_hart

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%

05-17-2013 21:59:41 | More by alex_hart
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Shogun730

California

5/5  rDev +18.5%

05-17-2013 21:37:42 | More by Shogun730
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FranzBC

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%

05-17-2013 20:12:01 | More by FranzBC
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Racer 5 India Pale Ale from Bear Republic Brewing Co.
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