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Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Bear Republic Brewing Company

Healdsburg, California USA

bottled
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6673.79/5.03.79/5.06.8%86.3Trappist glass P  Stats

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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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 jah noth (941), Rochester, New York, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jun 6, 2003  
This is quite possibly the best beer I have ever tried. The deep red color is very inviting…but the taste. Yum. The balance is outstanding. I have never had a beer with such hops that had such a sweet malty kick. A must try for all hop heads. A real gem!


 jca_lbi (378), New Jersey, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Jul 15, 2002  
When I placed the order for this through Liquid Solutions my intention was to order the Hop Rod Rye Ale. I guess I got my wires crossed, but, on the other hand, I wish all of my mistakes would turn out this great! Claret in color with a rich and creamy head that reduces itself to a thin ring around the glass. Immense toasted malt aroma with traces of fresh baked bread and caramel. Intense roasted coffee flavor (akin to biting into a freshly roasted coffee bean) with hins of bitter chocolate. A long, hoppy and malty finish. Great way to wind out the weekend!


geofflilley99 (6), Sacramento, California, USA
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4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/103/59/105/519/20
Jan 14, 2002  
A real kick in the butt! Hoppy, aggressive, a nice wake up call on a hot Saturday. Solid brewery across the board.


 unclemattie (1662), Georgia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/519/20
Aug 31, 2006  
This is one of my trades I recieved from realale420. 22oz bottle. Very heavy hop aroma. Citrus and pine in the air! Dark reddish rusty color. heavy creamy tan head. WOW! what a flavor combo, Lots of ctrus, Grapefruit. Malt flavors include some carmel. What a hoppy finish!!! Females beware: this one ain’t sweet.l


 VeloVampire (400), Parkdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/519/20
Mar 22, 2007  
650 ml bottle, shared with StompBrockmore - dark amber in the glass with suspended yeast chunks and a beautiful brownish rocky head that lasted for a long time, and was almost reminiscent of a Belgian ale. Aroma big fruity hops, and lots of malt. Flavours nutty, yeasty, chocolatey and of course HOPS.....and.....MALT! Full-bodied with a smooth malty finish. Really a combination of a few styles that works really, really well - Scotch ale, brown ale, and American IPA, all coming together to create a unique and utterly delicious brew that defies categorization. This one’s the real deal - get it!



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