bear republic question

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  1. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    As I'm posting this I'm drinking a deliciously fresh racer 5 ipa in Chicago, and since this is one of my favorite all time, year round, always in my fridge ipa's I have to pose a question; what else should I be looking for besides racer 5?

    This is the only bear republic brew I've tried and I can't help but wonder if I should be seeking out and trying some of their other stuff.

    Seasonals that get distributed here, year rounds that I haven't tried? If you guys could help me out I'd appreciate it. As good as racer 5 is I'm pretty sure I'm missing out on something...
     
    #1 shredder83, Nov 27, 2013
  2. FunkyMacGroovin

    FunkyMacGroovin Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2009 California

    Hop Rod Rye is pretty tasty. They also occasionally bottle Racer X and Cafe Racer 15 nowadays.
     
    #2 FunkyMacGroovin, Nov 27, 2013
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  3. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
    Pooh-Bah

    Hop Rod Rye seconded.
     
    #3 denver10, Nov 27, 2013
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  4. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Red Rocket Ale
    Big Bear Black Stout
     
    #4 SammyJaxxxx, Nov 27, 2013
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  5. stayclean

    stayclean Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2012 Wisconsin

    Cafe Racer 15 was really, really good.
     
    #5 stayclean, Nov 27, 2013
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  6. juhl31

    juhl31 Zealot (680) May 19, 2009 California

    Really, any of their beers that they actually bottle and distribute are enjoyable. And it's not that many, so try em all!
     
    #6 juhl31, Nov 27, 2013
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  7. Maltytasker

    Maltytasker Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2007 Virginia

    Just picked up a bottle of Racer X here in VA . Have never seen it here but like the 5 . Lookin forward to it .
     
    #7 Maltytasker, Nov 27, 2013
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  8. notchucknorris

    notchucknorris Pooh-Bah (2,230) May 28, 2010 California
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    Yeah, Hop Rod Rye is pretty good stuff. Both Racer X and Cafe Racer 15 are fantastic. Also, this probably doesn't make it out there yet, but if you can find Tartare...amazeballs.
     
    #8 notchucknorris, Nov 27, 2013
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  9. iKasey

    iKasey Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Big bear stout is my favorite go-to, lesser cost stout in the world!
     
    #9 iKasey, Nov 27, 2013
  10. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    Maibock.

    On draft here in AZ now.
     
    #10 yemenmocha, Nov 27, 2013
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  11. Crawfish61

    Crawfish61 Crusader (421) Feb 1, 2013 Louisiana

    Hot Rod Rye and Red Rocket Ale
     
    #11 Crawfish61, Nov 27, 2013
  12. opwog

    opwog Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2008 Minnesota

    You aren't going to go wrong with any of the regular Bear Republic line-up. Big Bear Black Stout is one of the best California stouts brewed.
     
    #12 opwog, Nov 27, 2013
  13. TequilaSauer

    TequilaSauer Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2006 Florida

    Everything has really been said, but I'll reiterate. Hop Rod Rye is one of the best in that style, Big Bear is one of my favorite traditional stouts, and Red Rocket is phenomenal. Cafe 15 is one of my top tier DIPAs but it has to be pretty fresh. It starts losing some hop after a month and a half or so, I've found. It is probably the only DIPA I've ever noticed such a short life on. Even Enjoy By is still pretty damn good 3 months in.
     
    #13 TequilaSauer, Nov 27, 2013
  14. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Big Bear Black Stout. MOST UNDER-RATED / UNDISCUSSED Stout on BA. Even at it's high rating IMHO

    Ok, maybe not "that" under-rated on here...
     
    #14 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Nov 27, 2013
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  15. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    Pete's Tribute Briwn Ale is the greatest brown ale ever. Black Bear Stout is awesome too.
     
    #15 Harnkus, Nov 27, 2013
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  16. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    Racer 5 began my love affair with IPAs so it holds a special place in my heart. Cafe 15 and racer x are amazing DIPAs but only seasonal/limited release. My favorite year around releases are black bear stout and red rocket.

    Love me some racer 5!
     
    #16 GetMeAnIPA, Nov 27, 2013
  17. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    Thanks for all the responses!

    When are cafe 15 and racer x usually released? Is hop rod rye good?
     
    #17 shredder83, Nov 27, 2013
  18. Ysgard

    Ysgard Zealot (665) Mar 5, 2008 Virginia

    Dear god Tartare was fantastic. Easily my favorite american sour. Above the RR stuff for me.
     
    #18 Ysgard, Nov 27, 2013
  19. WillemHC

    WillemHC Zealot (604) Jun 21, 2013 Utah

    Racer X is possibly better than PTE and Enjoy By IMO. I have also had Racer 5 and Cafe Racer 15 and have always wondered why each of these isn't on the top 250 list.
     
    #19 WillemHC, Nov 27, 2013
  20. Train54

    Train54 Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2012 California

    I haven't had a bad beer by them yet! All of the Racers have been good, but still have to try the Cafe 15 that is chilling in my fridge... Also enjoyed the Rye, and the Red.

    Try them all!
     
    #20 Train54, Nov 27, 2013
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