Over the past few months I've been keeping a steady supply of this tasty, solid brew in our fridge. Originally sold as Red Racer, it's now labelled as Red Betty in an effort to settle a dispute with California's Bear Republic Brewery. Central City Brewing Comapny is based out of Canada (Surrey, BC) and up there this beer is still going under the original name, Red Racer. Enough legal talk, time for beer talk!
The main thing I like about Red Betty is the great balance that translates into easy drinkability. Golden amber in hue, this beer is not a hop bomb but a very evenly weighed out IPA. Lots of piney hops up front that transition smoothly into a bready malt backing. The borderline ripe grapefruit citrus notes leave behind a lingering aftertaste of pleasant hop bitterness. Red Betty is a refreshing, medium-bodied brew that I find to be almost sessionable despite its 6.5% abv.
This award winning Canadian brewery has put out one of the best canned IPA's I've had in a long time. Bring it to a BBQ to share with your hop-loving friends, take it camping, or keep it at home for a great year-round standby. Red Betty is definitely worth seeking out!
http://www.centralcitybrewing.com/
Great Review! This is my favorite beer, however sadly I have not had it in over a year as no where up here in Boston carries it anymore. As luck would have it, I see your blog title has Philly in it's name, and I am going to be in Philly this upcoming week for work. Any idea where I might find some Red Betty??
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Christopher. I looked around and it doesn't seem like Red Betty is on tap anywhere at the moment. Certain bottle shops might be selling cans though (The Foodery, Hawthorne's, The Bottle Shop at Local 44).
ReplyDeleteCheck out Philly Tap Finder for what's being served around town. Good luck and enjoy your time in Philly.
http://phillytapfinder.com/