The Dirt
A large degree of variance exists in American pale ales these days. From flirting with IPAs to flirting with pure boredom, the style can be all over the place it seems. Not my favorite of styles, but I typically go for a pale when I don't want the in-your-face hop storm and fullness of an IPA. Red Rocket provides just that - a hoppy but refreshing beer. The hops are certainly present, as the Red Rocket approaches IPA-dom, but they don't overpower and there isn't any biscuity sweetness on the back end. The initial hit is more piney/floral in nature rather than pure bitterness, and it fades somewhat quickly to clean and smooth hop notes. The body is somewhat light, but doesn't make it feel like you're drinking water. Quite honestly when I think of what an American pale ale should do, the Red Rocket does it quite well. If you like hops, but don't want an IPA and are often disappointed with other pale ales, give the Red Rocket a ride.
Worth it?
Totally - a nice change of pace from IPAs during the summer months. Bought in a mix-pack, but would buy alone or on draft.
The Final Word
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