Racer 5 India Pale Ale - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

hoplover82

Texas

4.22/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I've been waiting to try this one for a while now. I've heard a lot of good stuff about it.

I pours a hazy deep golden color. It has a nice medium head when poured vigerously in the glass, but it dissapates fast, blink one time and the head's gone. But it is creamy and leaves ok to desent lacing. Ok, the second pours, the beer has clarified a little. And the head stays a lot longer, with thicker lace.

The aroma is up in your face hops of citrus and floral and pine. As the head leaves, I pick up some pale malts. But swirl the glass good and the hops come back. I detect fresh orange zest. And lemon zest.

The flavor is pretty bitter, which is to be expected, but as it warms, the bitterness gets softer. Much softer. I get a good balance of malts and hops. Not boozy at all. Very pungent hop character. Strong citrus and resinous pine.

The mouthfeel is full bodied for sure. Has a a little dryness to it, which is good IMO. Pretty smooth for an IPA od this calaber. Really seems like a double IPA to me.

A very good IPA, glad it was recomended to me.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2008 06:14:46 | More by hoplover82

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.2%

05-20-2013 01:46:27 | More by Ctrauty

SpongeRuiner

Michigan

4/5  rDev -5.2%

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

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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

bcuz7

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 22:08:51 | More by bcuz7

Vigilante

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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

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

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -5.2%

05-19-2013 15:44:16 | More by ShawnMH

smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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

Glen0matiC

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

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

HedleyLamar

California

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

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

TheDoak

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 00:25:43 | More by TheDoak

alanv

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-18-2013 21:34:39 | More by alanv

jono0101

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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

Boilerfood

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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

civicm87

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

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

NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev -5.2%

05-18-2013 12:15:52 | More by NJB145

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

mkirkland80

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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

BUNZILLA

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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

alex_hart

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%

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

Shogun730

California

5/5  rDev +18.5%

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

FranzBC

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%

05-17-2013 20:12:01 | More by FranzBC

SirBentham

California

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%

05-17-2013 18:31:44 | More by SirBentham