Apex
Bear Republic Brewing Co.

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From:
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #485
ABV:
8.25%
Score:
94
Ranked #2,538
Avg:
4.22 | pDev: 8.06%
Reviews:
274
Ratings:
1,074
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 10, 2023
Added:
Feb 22, 2005
Wants:
  77
Gots:
  118
Apex: The highest point, the culmination or climax. In racing, the apex of the turn is approached differently as conditions dictate, but always with a forward looking mindset. This beer is the culmination of years of brewing and drinking hop forward IPAs. We reserve the right to move forward to the next Apex.

2009 California State Fair - SILVER
2009 The Bistro Double IPA Fest – BRONZE & PEOPLE’S CHOICE
2009 Night of the Living Ales Cask Festival – 3rd PLACE & PEOPLE’S CHOICE
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Rated: 3.5 by bruindre from Massachusetts

Feb 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.96 by Hawkfish from Washington

Jun 05, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by doctorgary from New York

Feb 01, 2022
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.37/5  rDev -20.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
August 16th, 2016 - Bear Republic's Apex predator is a trip to Glacier National Park in the glass. It panders to the bear theme, but also offers some good citrus pine notes, plus the decidedly NOT Park-like pineapple note. I also get tastes of raw tomato and watermelon. The flavor is milder and tickler than the aroma implies, with a stickiness, some dank touches, ginger and orange candies. It's a little too sweet for me, but not far from where I'd like it to be.
Jul 29, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by blackcloud from Alaska

Apr 24, 2021
 
Rated: 4.28 by thewimperoo from Illinois

Jan 29, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by smartassboiler from Illinois

Jan 23, 2021
 
Rated: 3.74 by brandoneast from Texas

Sep 16, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 16, 2020
 
Rated: 3.77 by chitownfanatic21 from Wyoming

Apr 29, 2020
 
Rated: 4.52 by jmbeerdude91 from Arizona

Jan 27, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.62 by MacStinson from Michigan

Oct 18, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by petewheeler from Maryland

Sep 23, 2018
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Reviewed by muchos from Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -16.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
From a 22 oz. bottle with no date or code.
L. Dark-orange and hazy with a mammoth off-white head which reduces to a bubbly cap in minutes.
S. Oranges and pineapple, honey and bread, apricot, nectarine, a bit dank, not bitter.
T. It tastes like it's past it's prime, but it ain't bad. Caramel, honey, woody bitterness, some grapefruit, over-ripeness.
F. Full body, a bit less than average carbonation, somewhat resinous finish.
O. The hop forward flavors and bitterness are barely a shadow of what they probably once were. Still an ok beer. Cheers!
Jun 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.64 by Whiskeydeez from Kansas

Feb 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.19 by bigpoppa67 from Wisconsin

Jan 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.71 by sparx1100 from Minnesota

Jan 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by jakea from Wisconsin

Dec 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.98 by PittBeerGirl from Ohio

Dec 02, 2017
Apex from Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 1074 ratings