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Red Racer I.S.A.
Central City Brewers + Distillers
- From:
- Central City Brewers + Distillers
- British Columbia, Canada
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 4%
- Score:
- 88
- Avg:
- 3.95 | pDev: 8.86%
- Reviews:
- 33
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 20, 2019
- Added:
- Nov 10, 2013
- Wants:
- 10
- Gots:
- 42
Mosaic hops lend to this light and fruity ale with a good bitterness and malt balance, coupled with refreshing hops aromatics. Red Racer India Session Ale is big on flavour, yet light in alcohol.
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Ratings by BigGruntyThirst:
Rated by BigGruntyThirst from Canada (ON)
3.94/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Jul 27, 2015
3.94/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Jul 27, 2015
More User Ratings:
Rated by LocalBeerGuy from Canada (SK)
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
a good light beer with full flavor with nice head.
Aug 03, 2018Reviewed by whiplash308 from Canada (ON)
3.4/5 rDev -13.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3.4/5 rDev -13.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Express review time!
L: Golden straw-like color, very slightly cloudy, and my can’s pour gave it a big frothy head to it. Nice.
S: Grapefruit. :)
T: It was refreshing, since I’m normally not a fan of citrusy-esque beers, but this was fine.
Overall, I saw a comment saying this was not as good as State of Mind by Collective Arts, but I disagree. They’re both equally as semi-tolerable. Honestly though, it’s okay. Give it a shot. Nothing special, but nothing crappy either.
Jan 25, 2018L: Golden straw-like color, very slightly cloudy, and my can’s pour gave it a big frothy head to it. Nice.
S: Grapefruit. :)
T: It was refreshing, since I’m normally not a fan of citrusy-esque beers, but this was fine.
Overall, I saw a comment saying this was not as good as State of Mind by Collective Arts, but I disagree. They’re both equally as semi-tolerable. Honestly though, it’s okay. Give it a shot. Nothing special, but nothing crappy either.
Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand
4/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Chinese gold and filtered with a moderate amount of slow rising carbonation. Topped with 2 fingers of off white head.
Smells of tropical fruits, citrus, papaya, ripe mango, caramelised sugar,
The taste follows the nose, and finishes with a big, bitter bomb that lingers on the tongue.
Moderate carbonation, with a moderate body that doesn't come across as light for a session ale.
Drinking at Walkers Point, ON, Jan 22nd, 2018. Really well done brew.
Jan 22, 2018Smells of tropical fruits, citrus, papaya, ripe mango, caramelised sugar,
The taste follows the nose, and finishes with a big, bitter bomb that lingers on the tongue.
Moderate carbonation, with a moderate body that doesn't come across as light for a session ale.
Drinking at Walkers Point, ON, Jan 22nd, 2018. Really well done brew.
Reviewed by s1ns0fg0d from Canada (SK)
4.51/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.51/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
This beer has a unique flavor that exites your taste buds. The after taste is almost better then the original flavor burst. If you like IPA's this beer will not disappoint.
Aug 26, 2017Rated by ewpass from Canada (PE)
3.74/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Light orange, good head. Grapefruit nose, very light bodied, medium carbonation. Less resinous finish. Tasty but outclassed by State of Mind.
Apr 23, 2017Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A-Clear gold with a slight orange tint. Big white head that is light and airy
S-Citrus and pine with a very subtle roasted malt aroma
M-Light mouthfeel and medium to high carbonation
T-Fresh sweetness and bitterness upfront, with a caramel and roasted malt character. There is also a chewy feel that is pleasant. The bitterness in the middle and finish is a little assertive, but enjoyable
O-This is a very nice session beer. Quite drinkable, light and refreshing
Apr 30, 2016S-Citrus and pine with a very subtle roasted malt aroma
M-Light mouthfeel and medium to high carbonation
T-Fresh sweetness and bitterness upfront, with a caramel and roasted malt character. There is also a chewy feel that is pleasant. The bitterness in the middle and finish is a little assertive, but enjoyable
O-This is a very nice session beer. Quite drinkable, light and refreshing
Reviewed by mark_mla from Canada (ON)
4.32/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.32/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Delicious as the label says it's clean, crisp with refreshing hop aromatics. A lot like Wellington kicking back, great summer beer. Very nice. Can design was something that I may not pickup, but now it's a definite buy.
Apr 24, 2016
Red Racer I.S.A. from Central City Brewers + Distillers
Beer rating:
88 out of
100 with
155 ratings
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