Racer X by Bear Republic

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Rating: 5/5

Racer X by Bear Republic is an 8.3% ABV Double India Pale Ale. It is the Faster and Stronger brother of Racer 5. Yes from Speed Racer….lol…AWESOME!

Label:

Racer X™ is an uncommon Double India Pale Ale which puts a California twist on English brewing traditions by adding an assertive hop aroma and bitterness that compliments the firm malt backbone.
Like its little brother Racer 5, Racer X™ is balance in a bottle. 

So why is this so good anyway? In terms of IPAs, especially double IPAs, the blood of the hop juices flows strongly in this one giving off stronger piney, grasst and tropical flavors while the bitterness takes a back seat. Meaning it lets the fruity and grassy tropical flavors drive. Alcohol strength is masked to make way for flavors of sweet pink grapefruit, mango, citrus, mandarins, tangerines, pinnaple, pine, prickly pear (yes, the cactus Tunas of Mexico), alittle bit of biscuit bread. I think this is pretty close to Heady Topper. Double IPA and IPA lovers will love this one. Get it now before it becomes as elusive as Speed Racer 5’s brother from the series. A definite winner 😛

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