Racer X Double IPA - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

cbutova

Massachusetts

4.78/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Finally get to try this on-tap exclusive, I feel lucky for randomly finding this at the Dirty Truth last night. Reviewed from notes. Pours a dark amber-orange color with a one finger creamy white head. The head has great retention. Massive lacing is left coats almost the whole glass as I gulp this down. Exactly what I look for in a DIPA here. Smell is great. Huge hop aroma, the kind you hope for in a DIPA. Smells like a fresh bag of hops from the homebrew store. A nice mix of earthy, floral and lots of fruity hops. The grapefruit scent sticks out and works very well. Some sweet malts are picked up backing up the hop blast. Just like the smell, the hop blast treats me nicely and reminds me of Sculpin flavors. Tons of citrus/fruity hop notes and flavors. The grapefruit is immense in this but I like it. A decent malt backbone is found hidden behind the monster of hops. Lots of hop bitterness also, looks like they can utilize both parts of the boil very well. The only thing I think is a bit over done is the citrus/peel taste. I would like a tiny bit less but this is hardly an error in the beer. Still an exceptional example of the style. Mouthfeel is moderately carbonated and bodied to suit the taste to perfection. It goes down very smoothly with no alcohol aspects. Massive coat of bitter hops stays on the tongue. This one is dangerously drinkable to me because of the taste and smell. I could session this one till I could drink no longer and at $6 for a pretty big glass I wouldn't mind doing that. Definitely my favorite Bear Republic beer to date.

Serving type: on-tap

01-10-2010 01:12:15 | More by cbutova

Lakes

Idaho

4.78/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

With 7 hours to kill the Sunday after GABF we headed over to the Falling Rock. The plan was to have a Pliny (the Elder) and then work through a few others doing reviews as we went. Imagine our surprise when RacerX, which we were teased with 1 oz samples of for the previous 3 days, was freshly tapped.

Appearance
Color is a lovely deep copper. It has a lasting fluffy white head. Lacing is more of a death grip on the glass. Beautiful, just beautiful.

Aroma
Citrus and sweet malt.

Taste
This is SO good. Very hop forward with bright bursting notes of citrus, tangerine, naval orange, and pine. The malt compliments the hops perfectly. Resin and if honey could be a citrus product this is what it would be. This is an exceptional treat.

Mouthfeel
Flawless. Carbonation is excellent. Aftertaste is smooth and pleasant

I'm drinking this till they ask me to leave.

Serving type: on-tap

01-11-2011 18:17:57 | More by Lakes

GilGarp

Colorado

4.78/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I've been waiting for this beer to come to Colorado for years so I'm super excited to give it a try.

Seed cold in a goblet, Racer X is a slightly hazy amber color with thick head, good retention and nice lacing as it settles.

Aroma is super fresh and hoppy with great big loads of citrus, especially grapefruit.

Flavor is just as amazing as I was hoping it would be. Much like little brother Racer 5, and as it claims on the bottle, it's wonderfully hoppy while still managing to find balance with sweetness from the malts. The other similarity that I see is that the malts and hops seem to compliment eachother perfectly. The hops flavor is near the very top of the scale but the balance is still kept in check.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied and nicely carbonated with balanced bitterness.

Overall one of the best double IPAs I've had the pleasure of enjoying. A wonderful beer well worth the wait.

Serving type: bottle

11-16-2012 03:43:59 | More by GilGarp

meathookjones

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I had this on tap at the Capitol Ale House Innsbrook location. This came out with a deep amber body with about an inch off white foam on top. The head stayed around for a bit lacing the glass with rings foamy lace. As the glass was put in from of me I could smell the huge citric and floral aromas rising up and a strong pine scent. Surprisingly there was a slight fruity sweetness lurking about to tame the hops a bit. Taste was of strong citric hoppiness with underlying fruit notes. Quite an excellent smack of hops to the face with a refreshing sweetness keeping it from going overboard. A nice hoppy bitter aftertaste ended this awesome brew off. Great mouthfeel with a nice coating hoppiness and a creamy feel to it. This has awesome drinkability as I went through about 4 or 5 23 ounce glasses of this and still wanted more. I was surprised how much more balanced this was than I expected but it worked out nicely. This is one of the best double IPA’s out there it packs a strong hoppiness without completely shredding your palette. It listed this as 7.8% there not the 9%, I believe it was closer to 7.8% considering that I was still pretty functional after so many.

Serving type: on-tap

11-09-2004 02:28:06 | More by meathookjones

rxdrewthejew

California

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Finally got down to Naja's to get some Pliny the Elder, only to find that they ran out. Good news was they replaced it with this. I LOVE Racer 5, so was quite excited to find this on tap.

A: Dark IPA, clear orange/red (though tough to tell in the dark...). Not much head, not much bubbles. Really nice lacing.

S: Big bitter hoppy scent. Mostly citrus. My friend told me she smelled lychee, but I don't have a damn clue what that smells like so who knows.

T: Starts with a malty backbone. This is truly a DIPA with plenty of sweetness. Fruity/estery goodness, orange and tropical. Then the hops hit. HUGE hops. Some citrus but pine dominates. The citrus hops are mostly orange to me, but the pine is really the big flavor. The bitterness just lasts and lasts.

MF: Very smooth, doesn't have the bite that many IPAs have. Carbonation is pretty low. Sticky and syrupy, coating the mouth and leaving a nice bitter film.

D: Talk about a helluva consolation prize. This is a well crafted beer. Starts off more like a strong ale, but the bitterness is huge enough to slightly overbalance the sweetness. So smooth and tasty. Easy to drink, I wanted to go back for a second round but too long of a drive home to do that...

Serving type: on-tap

01-02-2008 06:56:08 | More by rxdrewthejew

DavoleBomb

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a snifter. Big thanks to nyrangerfan for hooking me up.

4.0 A: Clear dark orange amber color. Two and 1/2 fingers of frothy creamy head that retains well and leaves lots of lacing.

5.0 S: Awesome aroma. Lots of pine and grapefruity citrus from the start. Though the hops aren't particularly complex, its simple aroma is strong and wonderful. Malts take a backseat, but add a layer of complexity with a soft caramel aroma.

5.0 T: The hop flavor is massive. Completely overwhelmed. Strong piney backbone again with softer citrus notes including mandarin and regular orange. Lemony grassiness to an extent. Malts lend caramel and a slight biscuity flavor.

4.0 M: Medium body. Good carbonation. Creamy, but could be creamier. Dry on finish with a pleasant bitter aftertaste.

4.5 D: Awesome beer. I'd love to get a growler of this once a year (or more!). Tons of hop flavor and an excellent IPA overall.

Serving type: growler

11-25-2009 02:51:11 | More by DavoleBomb

gregmoscetti

California

4.72/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had: on tap at Beachwood BBQ

This IPA is thick, chewy, and delicious. I have had my share of IPAs and I would not hesitate to place this one in my top 3. If you have the opportunity to try this beer, take it. It was Super balanced, had a great floral smell and where most DIPAs can fight their way down, Racer X went down smooth. I would have loved another and will probably have one if I can get back next week.

Serving type: on-tap

04-12-2009 01:33:23 | More by gregmoscetti

isaac

Oregon

4.7/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

racer 5's big brother on tap at the horse brass.

A - came to the table a headless, dark ruby pint. after a few sips, i swirled it in the glass, producing minimal film and lacing.

S - massive resiny hops (piney, grapefruity, pineappley - reminded me of pure Cascade pellets) mix with sweet malts and a strange, but very alluring potpourri-like aroma (rosiness, lavender, some unidentified spices).

T - Juciy! Starts off with thin notes of the aforementioned fruits, riding in on a wave of smooth, bready malts. this fades into strong bitterness of pine and citrus rind. Finish is smooth and sweet.

M - Refreshing, crisp in the mouth, smooth down the throat, low carbonation - awesome.

D - besides the high ABV, this beer is all but infinitely drinkable.

i've said it before, and i'll say it again: i love bear republic!

Serving type: on-tap

02-24-2007 23:18:40 | More by isaac

mkotsayfan

California

4.7/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the Rubicon Brewing Company. Pours a dark orange/copper color with a nice one finger of off-white head. The aroma is strong with nice pine and citrus notes, along with a stronger than expected malt presence. This malt presence is really accentuated in the taste, as it matches the massive hops you get. The taste is truly fantastic and blew me away, usually a strong malt presence isn't welcomed in a double IPA (IMO) but this really worked. The mouthfeel is medium-light bodied with good carbonation, and a rich and smooth finish with the right amount of bitterness, and the alcohol is well hidden.

Wow, this is right up there with Pliny the Younger for me...this is one amazing DIPA. Would love to get a hold of more of this.

Serving type: on-tap

03-03-2012 09:27:42 | More by mkotsayfan

WeisGuy

New York

4.68/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

On-tap at Rose and Crown in Palo Alto.

a - pours a hazy bright orange color, moderate white head with decent retention and lacing

s - big aroma of pine and grapefruit with a decent malty backbone (for a DIPA that is)

t - much like the nose, and explosion of piney and citrusy hop flavors, lots of grapefruit and lemon, significant amount of maltiness, just enough to make this dangerously drinkable, the alcohol is very well hidden, no fusel flavors at all

m - medium bodied with moderate carbonation, not overly drying on the palate

d - like I said above, this stuff is dangerously drinkable, one of the most easy drinking (in a good way) DIPAs that I've ever had, lots of complexity and intense hoppiness without wearing out the palate or an overwhelming amount of alcohol

Overall, this is an outstanding DIPA and one of the most drinkable examples of the style that I've had. I love both Racer 5 and Hop Rod Rye, but this surpasses both of them. Too bad BR doesn't bottle this stuff. Well worth driving to a locale with this on tap.

Serving type: on-tap

12-14-2008 23:50:09 | More by WeisGuy

scottoale

California

4.65/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap poured into a pint glass. Amber-orange with some hop-haze, 1/4" white bubbly foam and some lace set the mood. Good carbonation with sporatic bubbles rising.

The smell is strong of sweet, piney floral hops with an underlying biscuity malt and some earthyness.

The taste starts with a short-lived sweet biscuity malt, followed by some serious pine sap. As the pine slowly fades, the brew turns to a fruity citrus of grapefruit domination, slightly fading with some metallic soil and a bit-o-black tea to the finish. An awesome DIPA by any standards...and did I mention strong? At 9%ABV, you best go easy on this one!

Too easy to drink with that sneaky alcohol just waiting to catch you off-guard...a great brew!

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2007 02:16:44 | More by scottoale

DrJay

Massachusetts

4.65/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Hazy caramel/orange with a skim of beige foam on top of my pint glass. Great head retention with streaky lacing. Intense citrus aroma, lots of grapefruit with orange and tangerine notes. Very fresh smelling. Strong bitterness with a boatload of hop flavour, again with a combination of citrus, some tangerine, quite fruity, and then grapefruit rind in the finish. Mild caramel malt provided some balance and the hops ended up giving it a slightly spicy tone towards the end. Full bodied with carbonation a little on the high side. Good texture overall. This stuff was delicious and very easy to drink for a high abv hop bomb.

Serving type: on-tap

05-24-2008 00:48:57 | More by DrJay

magictrokini

California

4.65/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Yes, finally get to try this on tap. Pours hazy orange-copper with a short but thick off-white head. Resin, pine, white pepper, and cake batter-like malt in the aroma. Sweet malt and candy grapefruit taste up front that rapidly progresses into a full-body hoppiness. Lots of grapefruit mixed with the sticky resin. Apricot, tangerine, and malt come through along with this towards the finish. It maintains its hoppy bittersweetness to the end without falling out of balance. Awesome beer.

Serving type: on-tap

12-05-2008 17:06:49 | More by magictrokini

phishsihq

Colorado

4.65/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This Bear Republic brew pours a brilliant, clear copper, and it is capped by a fluffy, off-white head that provides plenty of lacing. Tropical and citrus fruit aromas burst from the glass, and hints of pine resin and caramel malt poke through as well. This beer starts out with sweet caramel and bready flavors before turning into a tropical explosion of fruit. Pineapple, mango, grapefruit, and tangerine flavors hold on the pallet, as the lingering sweetness melds into piney flavors for the finish. Moderately carbonated, Racer X has a creamy feel in the medium body. A world-class IIPA from California, who would have thought it?

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 02:27:38 | More by phishsihq

oberon

North Carolina

4.63/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the growler station at Consumers in Orchard Park,poured into an imperial pint glass a clear burnt orange with a tight formed pillowey white head that left globs of lace as it settled into a creamy mass.Oh blessed hops in the nose intense resiny pine and grapefruit rind with a light but noticeable nutty malt component underneath very fresh smelling.A real hop gem here very resiny concentrated hop presence pine and more pine with a real nutty malt base that hangs kinda well,not as full in the mouth as I would have thought but it adds to the drinkability wich makes it dangerous.Whoa this good and its what I expected.

As I drank more and the beer warmed a bit a noticeable dark fruit presence became more pronounced adding to the complexity and stickiness and well I have to give it a five because there is so much there going on.

Serving type: growler

07-08-2007 00:17:41 | More by oberon

csmiley

Ohio

4.63/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Many thanks to prototypic for the chance to try this one.

A - Pours bright copper / orange in color. The head is slow to rise and looks good when finished. Didn't stick around for very long though. The resulting lace looked very nice.

S - There is a smack of hops that comes into the nose first. Starts out thick with resin and flows smoothly into some fruity goodness (orange, grapefruit, cherry). Notes of tobacco and leafy undertones round out the hop profile. There is a solid malt base that holds its own against the hops but never tries to steal the show.

T - Starts out with some pleasing citrus flavors. Mostly orange backed by some grapefruit. Leaf and pine pop in next and stay pretty mild. The initial hop bite is strong but mellows eventually to reveal some caramel and bread flavors from the malt. Alcohol is present but it remains warm and soothing.

M - Medium to full bodied with excellent carbonation levels. Finish starts out pretty bitter and works into a smooth feel. A touch of dryness hangs out at the tail end.

D - Drinkability is excellent. Smells and tastes great. This is what I would look for if I were going to purchase a DIPA. It has the typical "death to tastebuds" sensation but is not as harsh as others of the style. Why this beer is not bottled is a mystery to me. Excellent beer that I would highly recommend.

Serving type: growler

06-21-2008 15:49:57 | More by csmiley

duncan9idaho

Colorado

4.63/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

At first glance this impressive beer has a great orange, amber hue with great clarity. Lacing is tight and the head is frothy. Nose is a combo of orange blossom, pine, baked bread and malty sweetness that is not overpowering but balanced. From the first sip to the lasting finish it is a big beer that is amazingly balanced.

Aaron

Serving type: on-tap

05-29-2009 00:47:35 | More by duncan9idaho

Taylor88

California

4.63/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Hand pumped (I love the visual) at the Bear Republic brewpub in Healdsberg California. Simply incredible. A smooth silky (double octane) version of Racer 5...
or should I say Racer V

The brewpub itself was a joy. Everybody there was so nice (who wouldn't bbe working for a brewery) Did not get to sample the food menu (they do have food, right?) but I will return in the near future.

Serving type: cask

08-19-2009 22:35:45 | More by Taylor88

largadeer

Kentucky

4.63/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

From a fresh cask at Toronado, served in a pint glass.

The beer pours a glowing shade of pale amber. The head is dense but settles to a thin film in time, leaving sticky lacing down the glass.

Hops are huge on the nose, redolent of mango, guava, papaya and pine. The tropical fruit character is incredible. There's subtle sweetness beneath the hop bouquet.

Hop flavors mirror the nose, heavy on juicy, citrusy tropical fruit. Guava and papaya hit the tongue first, but it becomes more resiny toward the finish. It's light and dry, just barely malty; there's a touch of breadiness mid-palate. Bitteness is at a perfect level, and the overall balance of the beer is impeccable.

I've had Racer X dozens of times, but never on cask before. It really brings the beer to a different level.

Serving type: cask

01-06-2011 05:26:35 | More by largadeer

warriorsoul

Pennsylvania

4.6/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Enjoyed one of the last few pints of this beauty at the Publick House last night...during the pre-party to the ABF.
Arrived a slightly-worn copper color in an oversized wine glass with almost three full fingers of fluffy off-white head...lacing was tight and stuck to the side of the glass for the duration.
Sweet malt and fruity hops are in your face at first smell.
The taste was phenomenal...so well balanced for a double.
Citrus hops w/ mainly oranges up front...caramel due to the malt keeps this one sweet, but by no means too sweet. Bitterness is there, but balanced nicely w/ the sweetness that makes this one higly drinkable. Mouthfeel is fairly thick but not sticky...carbonation is perfect. I could easily make a session out of this one, but would not know what hit me...the alcohol is so well hidden, it never really made an appearance.
Thanks to Dave (Liefman) for a chance to try this brew...one of the best doubles I've had.

Serving type: on-tap

06-17-2005 18:10:16 | More by warriorsoul

Phillyduke

Pennsylvania

4.6/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I took an "extended" lunch one day to visit Capone's before this keg kicked in order to give a more fair and balanced review of a beer I felt didn't hold up as well in a growler as it did in my 4oz. tasting the day I filled my jug.

A: Served in a pint tumbler. Color is a cloudy deep amber color with a one finger head of dense off-white foam. Great retention and phenomenal sticky lacing that clings to the side of the glass all the way down.

S: This beer has an absolutely wonderful aroma. Rich, juicy citrus (superhuge nose of grapefruit) and piney hops are complemented with a nice floral bouquet. For me this is the best part of this beer.

T: Wonderful balance of grapefruit sweetness and piney bitterness. The malt backbone is a supporting player, as it should be, and provides a nice, long aftertaste. You can tell this beer is a hop bomb, but a nicely balanced bomb. ABV is deceptive, and could sneak up on you if you're not careful.

M: Pleasant smooth carbonation, nice refreshing tingle on the sides and tip of the tongue. What I believe to be dead-on for the style.

D: As I mentioned earlier, BR manages to hide the ABV in this beer quite well, making it highly drinkable. Eventually it will catch up with you, so any more than 3 might be a problem for a normal-sized person. Overall I found this to be MUCH better on draft than in a growler. Why? Who knows, maybe my jug wasn't clean enough, maybe I let it sit for too long before drinking it. Either way, I'm glad I went back to do this beer justice, and am happy that I had the chance to begin with. Thanks, Matt!

Serving type: on-tap

04-28-2008 14:26:44 | More by Phillyduke

rhoadsrage

Illinois

4.6/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

(Served in a chalice)

A- The body had a red glow with big bubbles forming most of the head and a soft carbonation of smaller bubbles.

S- The huge fruity green hops had aromas of fresh pine needles and a slightly musty scent followed by a soft tangerine note and a hint of dandelion greens bitterness in the finish.

T- This beer starts with a big dried fruit and citrusy hop flavor followed by more dried apricot hoppy notes. Squeezed in between the hops is some nice sweet caramel malt and honey malt flavors and then it is right back to hops. The full bitterness has almost a skunky quality, in a good way, that finishes up the beer balancing the malt and the floral hops.

M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with a very slight astringency of hop bitterness at the finish. I was surprised that there was no real alcohol heat noticed but it was probably masked by the big hops.

D- This beer really focused on a nice big aroma of hops with floral qualities. The malt supported that and the bitterness off-set it. It really went down smooth for such a big beer. Delicious

Serving type: on-tap

05-12-2008 02:55:57 | More by rhoadsrage

beachbum1975

Ohio

4.6/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Got this as a gift beer from pimpp. It was a recent growler trade of his and he was nice enough to share. The format of the beer I received was a hand filled 12 oz brown bottle and the initial growler was poured a week ago today.

Appearance: Suprisingly, the beer still had a nice foamy off-white head on the pour! She's clear and true amber in color. As I agitate the beer to evoke more aromas, I see long and stringy lacing forming. Looks like a thing of beauty.

Smell: Smells of pineapple, oranges, grapefruit in the front, trailing with caramel malts. To be honest, it smells like Bell's Two Hearted tastes - strange!

Taste: Wow, this is a great tasting IPA! Like I mentioned earlier, this is reminiscent of Two Hearted Ale to me. I bet there's lots of centennial hops brewed in this one. Hop resin is all over the place, but balanced by the toasted malts in such a way that they aren't overly bitter, but more like "sweet and sour" almost. Other flavors detected include honey, tea and an undefineable sweet berry of some kind, (maybe strawberry or blackberry?). The beer finishes with a hoppy, waxy residue.

Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a shockingly good amount of carbonation remaining, being that it was poured, packaged, shipped from CA to OH, poured into hand filled bottles, then sat in my beer fridge for 24 hours!!! Aftertaste is waxy, as mentioned earlier.

Drinkability: This is a fine example of a DIPA. Flavors were gracefully blended together. I didn't get hops punch to the face either... For what it's worth, I'd love to see this in bottle format and sent to Ohio with the remainder of Bear Republic's lineup! If you're a fan of Centennial hops beers like Two Hearted, this is definitely a close competitor. Highly recommended.

Thanks again, pimpp - you rock!

Serving type: growler

06-27-2008 01:21:55 | More by beachbum1975

natelocc787

California

4.6/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Nice and dark double IPA. Great lacing and three finger, medium beige head. Very sprucy in the smell and taste, some citrus to back it up but very bitter citrus peels. Very tasty and piney with a big dose of floral notes. Definitely lopsided towards the piney side but the bitter citrus rears its head in the beginning. Mouthfeel close to perfect. Fantastic experience I only wish it was bottled.

Serving type: on-tap

10-19-2009 04:11:11 | More by natelocc787

CHickman

New York

4.6/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours hazy amber with a small light tan head; smells very hoppy, floral hops, piney hops and some citrus (lemon zest, orange peel); very pungent floral hop aroma that is just inviting a delicious. Good lacing that sticks to the glass with the very strong hoppy odor, which again smells great.

Tastes like it smells: lots of hops, floral hops, piney hops, sweet malt, citrus (lemon or grapefruit), a little caramel and some more hops; complex hop combo that has a lot of tasty flavor that's explosive in the flavor combo. The brew is light and crisp, might even say leaning towards medium bodied, with a slick oliy resin that lingers in a good way on the tongue with sweet malt and hops flavor which finishes on the dry and bitter side. The alcohol peeks through behind the hops which dominate the taste, but keep this a very drinkable beer. As a hop-head I love the flavor and hop attack from start to finish.

A great hoppy DIPA that has strong tasty hop flavor throughout and is very smooth considering the hop taste that never let's off. A great beer!

Serving type: growler

12-14-2009 00:46:26 | More by CHickman