Brewer Q & A (Issue 22)

94 Rating – Bear Republic Brewing Co. – Racer X

 Responses from Bear Republic brewmaster Richard Norgrove.

Who came up with this beer's recipe?
I did.

Where does this beer’s name come from? 
Racer 5 doubled is Racer 10, or Racer X (in Roman numerals).

Is this your "desert island beer?"
No, that would be Red Rocket, our American Amber Ale.

Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Old-school, epically balanced, disciplined, and full of C hops.

Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
Racer X is the bigger, badder brother to Racer 5 and has been the inspiration for many additional Racer brews from the Bear Republic family of beers.