Posted by dugpark on May 3, 2009
Definitely in the need for a good brew tonight and the look of Bear Republic’s Red Rocket Ale was appealing, so I thought, “what the hell” and I went for it. Very wise choice young Dug… very wise.
This brew pours a dark amber with a tight head. The nose is sweet and hoppy with a good balance to it. As noted on the bottle, this is definitely not your standard Scottish style ale. It has way more hops than normal and they treat it quite well… maybe not for those that aren’t in love with hops, but for us Northwesterners, it is right up our alley. These hops play nicely with the Scottish style, creating a bitter but approachable body that mellows out as it warms up. The finish is clean and leaves the tongue tingling a bit, which is nice. 
Overall a fine, fine brew that marries new world hops with old world Scottish style ale perfectly.
JBB6 Rating: For the Win
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Posted by dugpark on September 7, 2008
This… this is a fine stout: Bear Republic Big Bear Stout. On a night where we tasted 5 or 6 new porters and stouts, this one stood out. Fed it to the neighbors, even, and they liked it just as much. All of the goodness that a big stout should have… roasted malt, chocolate, caramel… it was all there, including an 8.1% ABV.
Poured dark and heady (although the picture shows it after it died down), this one had a fine complexity that has to come from the ingredients and brewing process as described on the site. Check it out for a detailed description.
Thanks to Bear Republic for a fine, fine brew.
JBB6 Rating: Will Buy Again
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Posted by dugpark on May 11, 2008
Sixth beer of the night at Monk’s Cafe. See here for original post.
Bear Republic Racer X - On Tap
Last tap beer of the night. Bear Republic Racer X out of California. This one isn’t on their website, so not sure if it is special release, to be honest. I think I recall that it is… let me know if you know, would you?
Anyhow, this was a good IPA. Not too hoppy as I recall (and noted), but good none-the-less. I do remember how soft it felt… the body was medium but the finish was nice and soft on the taste buds. I had this really interesting aroma that I characterized as earthy on my tasting notes because I couldn’t quite put another word on it. Big head with fruity taste.
A good beer that I would definitely have again.
JBB6 Rating: Will Buy Again
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