Racer 5 India Pale Ale
Picked this bottle up from Chicone's in Hudson on my first trip there in nearly 2 months. I liked Hop Rod Rye a lot so I figured this was worth a shot. 22 oz bomber poured into a pint glass. I can't find a freshness date anywhere on the bottle. Pours a hazy golden orange with a nice three finger chunky light tan head with sheets of lacing. The nose is citrusy and fruity hops, very floral in nature. A very light malt backbone is present, but you have to dig through layers of hops just to get a glimpse of it. A little more malty than I expected. The taste is dominated by fruity and citrusy hops, but there is a very defined maltiness that gives this nice balance and an added level of complexity. Good tasting stuff, I just wish it was more hoppy. Mouthfeel is on the lighter side of medium. Nice feathery carbonation adds to the experience. Lingering bitter aftertaste. Drinkability is good, I had no problem finishing this bomber myself. Overall, another solid brew from Bear Republic. I definitely liked Hop Rod Rye more, but this is still a great beer.