Black Racer
Bear Republic Brewing Co.

Black RacerBlack Racer
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From:
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Black IPA
Ranked #77
ABV:
8.1%
Score:
88
Ranked #14,486
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 9.69%
Reviews:
110
Ratings:
536
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 25, 2022
Added:
Jul 27, 2011
Wants:
  17
Gots:
  28
Black Racer™ blends Bear Republic's love of hops with the Pacific Northwest's appreciation for dark ales. Our pit crew brews this award winning ale which boldly defines a new frontier of flavors and always maintains pole position. Race to the Dark Side™.

Bronze 2011 Great American Beer Festival American-Style Black Ale
Gold 2012 World Beer Cup American-Style Black Ale
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Rated: 4.55 by Beecham from California

Aug 25, 2022
 
Rated: 3.96 by gefinley from California

Jul 07, 2022
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Reviewed by StephenMCDLT from California

4.24/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a ceramic cup. Will cut to the chase. There is a great balanced combination between the bitter hops and the malty, stout- like taste present in the dark IPA. In this beer they compliment each other better that one would expect for a CDA. Its understandable why the beer has won awards. The beers(four pack) have a production date on the bottom of can of three months prior, but the over all feel of the beer makes me want to buy another.
Jun 20, 2022
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Reviewed by RyanK252 from California

4.17/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Bear Republic Brewing Co

A: Pours rich coffee brown with a pale khaki head that settles to a firm layer and

A: Pours rich coffee brown with a frothy pale khaki head that settles to a firm layer and laces very nicely.

S: Roasty, earthy, char, coffee, cacao, herbal, grassy, pine, citrus, underlying stone fruit, toasty bready malt, and toffee sweetness.

T: Roasty, mild char, coffee, and cacao, pine, citrus, grapefruit, lemon, and a touch of tangerine, floral, stone fruit undertones, peach, plum, and apricot, slight grassy, herbal, and earthy tones, toasty bready malt, and burnt sugar and toffee sweetness.

M: On the fuller side of medium body, moderate carbonation, slightly creamy.

O: I'm a sucker for black IPAs and this one hits the spot. Great balance, all the classic flavors. Really glad I was finally able to get my hands on a pint of it.
May 30, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by ADKbeerguy from New York

Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.12 by gr8fulbeerhead from California

Apr 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.17 by Gaddabble from Ohio

Jan 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.06 by jsanmarco from England

Jul 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by northbay47 from California

Jun 26, 2016
 
Rated: 1.06 by JMFP from Delaware

Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by AD17 from New Jersey

Apr 20, 2016
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Rated by pxc13

4.13/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Starts strong, then mellows. Nice flavor
Apr 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by jeff1973 from California

Apr 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.09 by dertyd from California

Feb 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.55 by BirdsandHops from Oregon

Feb 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

Jan 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon

3.91/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours two fingers of tan head on the darkest brown body.
The aroma is roasted malt, pine and a little grapefruit.
The taste is nicely pine bitterness throughout with the roasted malt keeping it in check. Great profile.
The texture is smooth.
Really enjoyable.
Jan 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by rdoggg from Pennsylvania

Jan 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4.05 by Cpmitchno1 from Virginia

Jan 07, 2016
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Rated by Totalpackage411 from California

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Really really good. Black IPAs are all pretty good, this one is right there with my all time favorite Speakeasy Burchertown black IPA.
Dec 26, 2015
Black Racer from Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 536 ratings