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Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale 3.77 817

Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
8173.78/5.03.77/5.06.8%87.5Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
The brew of choice for mountain bikers, and adventurous types worldwide. (Are you excited now!) This fiery red ale is not for the weak at heart. It originally started out as a Scottish red ale but has taken on flavors of its own. This is a very complex recipe using five different grains to achieve it's unique flavor. The caramel malt used is a mixture of Belgian Caravienne and Hugh Bairds Crystal malts. Red Rocket is a full bodied, hoppy brew which finishes on the pallet with caramel malts. Centennial and Cascade hops are used for bittering and aroma.2004 L.A. Commercial Brewing Competition, Gold Medal Winner; 2004 West Coast Commercial Brewers Competition, First Place; 2003 California State Fair, Gold MedalWinner; 2002 California State Fair, Silver Medal Winner; 2001 California State Fair Gold Medal Winner; 2001 Real Ale Festival, Chicago, Bronze Medal Winner; 2000 California State Fair, Bronze Medal Winner; 1999 Great American Beer Festival, Silver Medal Winner; 1998 Great American Beer Festival, Silver Medal Winner - og 1.067, ABV 6.8%, IBU 65+.
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 carruthm (1170), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/102/514/20
Dec 15, 2008  
somewhat cloudy ruby red in color with a thinnish light tan/cream head, it presents a rather flat look. First impression of the nose is hops. After that mellows comes a lot of caramel and a malt underbody with what seems like vanilla as a smoothing agent. Complex. Taste is less reliant on the hops and more balanced with notes of pine dominating. Overall mouthfeel does seem a bit watery.


TheMurphys (18), Willowbrook, Illinois, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/517/20
Dec 7, 2008  
This beer pours a great rubby brown color with a HUGE thick frothy head. Might have been my pour but that aside this was a great beer. Nice bitey hops balanced with thick sweet sugars. I like the play just wish it did not pour so thick of a head.


HerrVonKrapp (6), California, USA
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4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/519/20
Dec 1, 2008    Updated: Apr 20, 2009
I absolutely love this ale -- when they get it right. I have been drinking, and usually enjoying this one for about a year. It seems to me, however, that there are issues with consistency in overall quality. Problem is, I don’t know which Red Rocket I’m getting when I purchase it. Sometimes, I get the brilliant Red Rocket I rhapsodized about in my initial review. Other times, I get a brew ranging from "deeply disappointing" to "decent" to "almost got it right this time." It’s a mixed bag. At best, truly exceptional; at worst, mediocre.


 fredandboboflo (1417), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Bottle. Aroma of caramel malt with brown sugar and sweet toffee overtones, as well as a meandering hop spice presence. Flavor the same, predominantly malty but with a strong hop edge nonetheless. Nothing incredibly exciting to be sure, but a really nice beer to be sure as well.


 LilBeerDoctor (1530), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a dark brown/dark amber with a thick, creamy light tan head. Aroma of sweet caramel malt, light fruits, and apple skins. Flavor is super malty with a bitter hops finish. Almost like a hoppy barleywine. Nice beer, enjoyable.


 Aquilo (276), California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Nov 26, 2008  
Dark brown with a medium tan head. Aroma is pretty powerful. Fresh hops and some citrus dominate. Eucalyptus and some spice as well. Flavor is caramel and cream, with lots of hops, citrus and spice as well. Very grassy finish. Nice creamy mouthfeel. There is a lot going on here. I really enjoy this.


 alexanderj (2280), Chino Hills, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Bottle; poured a reddish copper color with a compact off white/tan head. Aroma was nicely balanced; caramel, toffee, citrus, fruit, cocoa all blended well. Probably one of the best aromas for this fairly diverse style. Flavor did not quite live up to expectations, but it wasn’t bad by any means. Earthy, caramel malt predominates with a good amount of grassy/citrus hops in the finish. Not very alcoholic. Hints of sugary sweetness. Enjoyable.


 Lagunitasfan (462), San Diego, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Oct 31, 2008  
22 oz bottle. Deep dark copper brown. Creamy head leaves strong ring against the glass. Rich malt nose, sharp and roasted. Undertones of prunes, molasses. Lots of flavors going on... Sharp, sweet, warm, bitter. Really good. Gooey in the back of my throat. Yummy.



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