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10-30-2007, 02:25 PM
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The traveling beer gypsy stopped by my place last night with the gift of a case containing Hop Rod Rye and Racer 5. Sampled the Racer 5...very tasty. What are your opinions on their range of beers? Any other standouts I should be on the look out for?
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10-30-2007, 02:33 PM
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Yeah, the Big Bear stout is very nice, and I especially love the Pete Brown Tribute Ale...it has strong notes of hazelnut, even though there's no hazelnut in it.
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10-30-2007, 02:47 PM
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They do a great job on their beers. Sometimes the Racer X is a bit harsh. Last time I was there, I had their Sunday Brunch buffet.
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10-30-2007, 02:50 PM
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Yeah, I noticed a bit of harsh/heat with the first few samples of Racer...as I worked my way down the glass it became less noticeable. Great bittering with a big "west coast" style hop presence.
The beer gypsy will be swing past next month so it sounds like I may want to place my order now  |
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10-30-2007, 05:01 PM
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You can't really go wrong with the Bear Republic beers. We have the Racer 5 on tap just about all the time at our local pub. It's a good "starter beer" for west coast style IPA's. Their stout is great too and they won a few medals last year with their Apex Ipa, but I think the chances of ever seeing that in bottles is slim.
I personally think the Hot Rod Rye is ridiculously good and I try and consume it as often as I can.
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10-30-2007, 10:35 PM
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Can't find Hop Rod Rye around here anymore. I see Racer 5 but that's about it. Red Rocket Ale is good too.
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10-30-2007, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by todd_k
Can't find Hop Rod Rye around here anymore. I see Racer 5 but that's about it. Red Rocket Ale is good too.
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I can't deal with "red rocket" after that southpark episode. 
'sokay...I'll just order you another Legend Pilsner, Todd 
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MOSS HOLLOW BREWING CO.
Aristocratic Ales, Lascivious Lagers
.planned:
•Scottish 80/- •Sweet Stout •Roggenbier
.primary | bright:
98: Moss Hollow Soured '09 72: Oude Kriek 99: B-Weisse 102: Brett'd BDSA 104: Feat of Strength Helles Bock 105: Merkin Brown
.on tap | kegged:
XX: Moss Hollow Springs Sparkling Water 95: Gott Mit Uns German Pils 91b: Brown Willie's Oaked Abbey Ale 103: Merkin Stout
98: Yorkshire Special 100: Maple Porter 89: Cidre Saison 101: Steffiweizen '09 (#3)
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10-31-2007, 01:18 AM
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Bear Republic is one the classic examples of "West Coast" brewing. Everything is big and full of hops. The Rod Rye is fantastic. The Racer 5 is a great in-your-face IPA and the Red Rocket is a big, hoppy west coast red. The Black Bear Stout is one of my favorite American stouts as well.
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10-31-2007, 02:29 PM
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Still haven't cracked a Hop Rod Rye yet....prb tonight.
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10-31-2007, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Evan!
I can't deal with "red rocket" after that southpark episode.
'sokay...I'll just order you another Legend Pilsner, Todd |
Ahhh! My eyes started burning when I read the words "Legend" and "Pilsner" next to each other in the same sentence......
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