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Red Racer vs. Racer 5

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jimmay
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Red Racer vs. Racer 5

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Well, I had a bottle of each, so I had to put them up head to head.

Love both, both have tonnes of resiny hops, and balanced well with sweet caramel malt. Both dynamite IPAs. Red Racer a little darker, and I think a little more in the mouthfeel, more caramelish malts. I could drink either all night long...

Anybody else tried both?

Ratebeer has Red Racer at 98 percentile and Racer 5 at 99. I think Red Racer is the winner (but I'm partial to Cdn craft!!) Sorry, not the best photo.

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S. St. Jeb
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Post by S. St. Jeb »

jimmay wrote:Anybody else tried both?
I've only had the Red Racer (so maybe I shouldn't reply?), but I absolutely loved it; one of the best beers I've ever had.
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Post by Jon Walker »

Both are very available here in B.C. (hence the recent lawsuit). Both are excellent...but I'd pick the Red Racer as favorite.
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Post by markaberrant »

Haven't done a side by side, and never had a super fresh Racer 5, but I'd pick the Red Racer. Both are hoppy, but the Red Racer has more bitterness.

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Post by TheSevenDuffs »

I haven't done a side by side either but I have had both a number of times and I love both. That said, if I had to pick one I would pick Red Racer...

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Post by The_Jester »

It is great to hear that the Red Racer stands up to Racer 5. I've never had Red Racer, but I've enjoyed Racer 5 a number of times, and if the Red Racer is even close, then it must be a helluva beer!
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Post by Lackey »

Red Racer. Easy. IMO.

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Post by RayOhm »

Had a can of Red Racer from jimmay sitting in my fridge that i finally got to try. Awesome IPA.. and not just for a Canadian beer. I've had Racer 5 on tap so that may set it above Red Racer because of the freshness. Both are amazing IPAs. I think Red Racer may be my new favourite Canadian IPA surpassing Smashbomb.
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Post by Belgian »

Both really good, the Hop Rod Rye too.

In a very close race I'd choose the one that's more local or fresher. This is where Ontario IPA's could have the advantage in a few short years (go, Ontario.)
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