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Bear Republic XP Pale Ale

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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4683.52/5.03.51/5.05.4%94.4Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
"XP" is the abbreviation for Exceptional Pale Ale. This is our interpretation of a classic pale ale. Our "XP" (exceptional pale) has a golden color, and is very light bodied with a noticeable hop aroma and bittering element that just teases the hopheads but satisfies the newest of microbrewed ale drinkers. This beer is brewed with American Two Row, English wheat, Belgian, and Dextrin malts. Mix this with just the right amounts of Cascade and Centennial hops and you've got a winner!!
2003 Real Ale Festival, Chicago, Bronze Medal Winner; 2001 North American Brewers' Awards, Gold Medal Winner; 2000 California State Fair, Bronze Medal Winner; 1997 Beerfest Invitational, Bronze Medal Winner
OG 1.052, IBU 55.
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 scrizzz (1279), kirkland, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Jun 21, 2008  
tall powerful seafoam bright white head, once it subsided a bit there was a brilliant fresh apricot aroma. one of the cleanest beers I’ve tasted. more apricot that becomes creamy soft yet not weak or thin.


 dwyerpg (2537), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jun 13, 2008  
A nice beer. Light but with a good flavor and bite throughout. Not much in the finish but it’s decent enough. An above average APA.


 phishpond417 (1946), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/512/20
Jun 11, 2008  
Sampled from bomber: pours a semi hazey orange colour with a reddish hue. Head was very large, held great retention and delivered beautiful lacing. Aroma was a blend of sweet hoppy notes, slightly floral with caramel and ginger. Taste was firm, astringent and well balanced. Again decent amount of hops. finishes long and semi acidic.


 dkachur (2370), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/514/20
Jun 9, 2008  
Bottle from Market Street Wine Shop Downtown in Charlottesville. Light color with big rocky head and phenomenal lacing. Strong citrus hop aroma. Taste is grain, hops and caramel. Almost off-puttingly light, but it works well.


 ross (1709), weddington, South Carolina, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 6, 2008  
Bottle. Pours out a nice golden color with a white head on it. Smell is sweet and fruity, with some noticable hops in it. Taste is very drinkable, semi sweet, with some nice hops in it. Not sure why I have never had this one before, but I am glad I finally did. A very underrated brewery in my opinion. This one goes very well on a summer day, enough alcohol to not make you hot, and can be served cold enough that it becomes easy to almost chug.


 darn1207 (564), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Jun 1, 2008  
bomber. clear gold pour with a fat white head that clings. floral hop aroma. lightly sweet bready malt up front with a hint of lemon and maybe grapefruit. finishes with an abrupt somewhat quick floral bitterness. just a tad thin, but a really drinkable beer. K-7


 spikester (602), Salem, Oregon, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/58/104/516/20
May 28, 2008  
Deep amber color, generous white head with good lacings. Aroma is floral. Citrus hops and malt profile are perfectly balanced. If you enjoy APAs the way I do buy some now. If you are looking for the most hops possible this ain’t it. Good job Bear Republic.


 zappafan99 (462), South Carolina, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
May 25, 2008  
Golden body with a lacing, white head. Soapy hops and mild roast malt aroma. Spicy and citrus notes. Good body.



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