Flavors and aromas:- The dominant note in the nose is pine, with some sweetness. Theres good mouthfeel, with nice carbonation, moderate flavor hops, and pronounced but still soft bitterness. The Racer 5 is lean and restrained for an IPA, but it doesnt lack for character. Its good for drinkers who like solid bitterness but are put off by the over-the-top West Coast hop character of many IPAs.