beer_name: Racer 5 India Pale Ale
text: Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA bottle to glass a beautiful hazy orange with a tight little off-white head. amazing lacing! rings all down the sides of the glass. the smell punch you in the face. strong orange and citrus in the smell as well as the taste. sweet and spicy citrus hops steal the show while bready malt balances it out. the mouthfeel is smooth and easy going down. i could drink these all day. damn good beer. until recently i'd never heard of Bear Republic. i've only had two of their brews and i'm already a huge fan! i love the bold hops flavors they bring to the table. racer 5 and hop rod rye are now my IPA of choice, if only they were a bit cheaper.