Red Racer Copper Ale
Central City Brewers + Distillers

Red Racer Copper AleRed Racer Copper Ale
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From:
Central City Brewers + Distillers
 
British Columbia, Canada
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.47 | pDev: 12.39%
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
67
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 19, 2016
Added:
Jun 16, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  14
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Reviewed by beerseeker from Canada (BC)

1/5  rDev -71.2%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
There is two beers that burn my stomach after 1 can. This one and lasko beer. Atleast lasko beer gave me kick. It is just that ingredient in this mess up stomach if you have acid problem. I stay away from this one.
Dec 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by jfreeze from Canada (NB)

Jun 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)

May 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by yancot from Canada (ON)

May 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by boszormeny from Canada (ON)

Apr 21, 2016
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington

3.77/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 500mL tall can into a dimpled mug.

Appearance: rich copper hue with no haze, minimal effervescence and a finger of frothy ivory foam. Head retention is OK but that color is just so appealing.

Smell: malty and slightly fruity, but the main aroma I get here is Darjeeling tea. Maybe it's a weird combination of apple and toasted malt, but the end effect is Darjeeling. Weird, but I like it.

Taste: that Darjeeling effect shows up at the beginning of the palate, but this quickly fades into a more standard toasted malt character. It's not bad at all.

Mouthfeel: medium body with a good carbonation and a decent creaminess.

Overall: this is an interesting and pretty good beer. The tea element draws me to it, and I feel like I could drink plenty of it in the right setting.
Apr 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.44 by RandyFlameThrower from Canada (AB)

Apr 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by Mousel from Canada (ON)

Apr 04, 2016
 
Rated: 2.84 by Slongie from Canada (AB)

Apr 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Pmicdee from Canada (ON)

Mar 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by ILOVEHAM from Canada (BC)

Mar 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Albertahab31 from Canada (AB)

Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by Rukeli76 from Canada (ON)

Feb 05, 2016
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Reviewed by Bunman3 from Canada (AB)

3.08/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I love Red Racer IPA. I love the fact that Central City produces great beer at incredibly reasonable prices. Unlike my lyrical hero Gordon Downie, I cannot "get behind anything". This beer is on par with Kokanee Gold. Nothing more, nothing less. Shitty caramel flavored ale. You are better off buying "craft knock off" brands for a cheaper price.
Jan 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by Long813 from Canada (ON)

Jan 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by Kenmac19 from Canada (BC)

Dec 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.48 by Erik-P from Canada (BC)

Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Niceroad77 from Canada (BC)

Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.22 by byronic from Canada (ON)

Nov 18, 2015
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Reviewed by CAMRAhardliner from Canada (ON)

3.52/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours light copper with a flash in the pan head. Wet grains, caramel, mineral aromas in the nose. The taste is malt forward with toffee notes and light toastyness. Some fruity esters with warmth. Very restrained hop aroma and light bitterness in the finish.

Light flavored and approachable, a good gateway craft beer but a bit pedestrian. Worth a try if you like malty ales or are just getting into better beer.
Nov 08, 2015
Red Racer Copper Ale from Central City Brewers + Distillers
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 67 ratings