Is Bear Republic Red Rocket really a Red/Amber Ale?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by jaybags, Jun 9, 2012.

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  1. jaybags

    jaybags Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2012 Michigan

    Just having one of these now. Completely reminds of the founders dirty bastard in all aspects. Much more similar to a scotch ale than an amber/red ale in my opinion. Its not bad, just not what i was expecting out of an amber ale. The bottle does say it is a scotch ale, but i checked ba and didnt read the bottle. Anyone had this beer before?
     
    #1 jaybags, Jun 9, 2012
  2. DrunkenMonk

    DrunkenMonk Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2012 California

    I like it. But I don't have much experience with red/ambers.
     
    #2 DrunkenMonk, Jun 9, 2012
  3. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Brewery web site says it is an Amber Ale. I think I'll take their word for it. They do say it is a "bastardized" Scotish Ale, whatever that means...
     
    #3 drtth, Jun 9, 2012
  4. imbrue001

    imbrue001 Zealot (673) Aug 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Scottish-style Red Ale w/ Northwest hopping.. so it's a American Red Ale by default.
     
    #4 imbrue001, Jun 9, 2012
  5. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Makes sense.
     
    #5 drtth, Jun 9, 2012
  6. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    Basically that means its about as Scottish as Haggis is North Korean.
     
    #6 Zimbo, Jun 9, 2012
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  7. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    Not every beer completely fits the style its categorized in on this site. Hitachino Red Rice Ale is labeled a Belgian Strong Pale Ale, but nothing about that beer would make me think its one.
     
    #7 Derranged, Jun 9, 2012
  8. rrock44

    rrock44 Pooh-Bah (2,137) Oct 27, 2009 Washington
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    It doesn't matter to me. I enjoy drinking it (and the name makes me chuckle), though.
     
    #8 rrock44, Jun 10, 2012
  9. ledzeppelin4

    ledzeppelin4 Initiate (0) May 18, 2011 Illinois

    I agree with you. It definitely reminds me of a scotch ale more than an amber.
     
    #9 ledzeppelin4, Jun 10, 2012
  10. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    The only Scottish beer it reminds me of is BrewDog's 5am Saint which is pretty atypical of traditionally brewed beer here. Regardless, both are still pretty good.
     
    #10 Zimbo, Jun 10, 2012
  11. jaybags

    jaybags Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2012 Michigan

    this would be a very difficult beer for me to score
     
    #11 jaybags, Jun 10, 2012
  12. danieelol

    danieelol Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2010 Australia

    I'm surprised, I find it nothing like a Scotch Ale. Tastes like a classic hoppy amber to me.
     
    #12 danieelol, Jun 10, 2012
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