tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358226180319557277.post6630315959433541773..comments2023-02-19T05:43:29.674-05:00Comments on Hopheads in Training: Bear Republic Racer 5 India Pale AleAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184658158837412970noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358226180319557277.post-2069210694310980342009-11-05T23:13:48.315-05:002009-11-05T23:13:48.315-05:00Picked up a fresh 12 pack at Julio Liquors in West...Picked up a fresh 12 pack at Julio Liquors in Westborough, MA (AWESOME BEER STORE - CHECK IT OUT!!!) and this is my last one.<br /><br />Appearance: Bright navel sunset orange hue that starts with a finger of head and retreats to a faint cover. Looks clear, tad bits of carbonation and semi-inviting<br /><br />Smell: I get such a high when I smell hops! "Ahhhhhhh" were my first words with mouth dropped wide open. Piney west coast hops mixed with a dank lemon rind and sweet malts remind me of my cologne spray <br /><br />Taste: Can't keep my lips off the glass! Pure hop love (not overpowering and killing like a DIPA). Fits the IPA style well and I taste pine needles with a light honey touch.<br /><br />Mouthfeel: Light and carbonation is surprisingly overpowering on the tongue. As it wanders in the palate, I notice some citrus hop characteristics like a cross between a lemon and orange<br /><br />Drinkability: I don't know what the bottle date is but you can just tell its fresh and you know how I love fresh hops! A must pick up for regular IPA fans out there if its fresh. Wish I had more! 7%abv seems high for an IPA but I can drink it all day withouth reinforcements :) 9.5/10Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863705036531795960noreply@blogger.com