[dbeechum]

So today, I walk in the bar, and order a Hop Rod Rye.  The beer comes back.....and it is a Black IPA.
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"This beer isn't Hop Rod Rye....it is Red Rocket Ale."

I would call Red Rocket Ale many things, but a black IPA aint' one of them. That there's an American Strong Ale and has been for over a decade!

[bluesman]

Agreed Drew...it certainly doesn't fit into an AAA category.  I sampled this fine beer a few weeks ago and really liked it.  It almost fits into a weak Imperial Amber Ale style if you will. Definitely full bodied and fairly hoppy.

This was taken from BR website.

Red Rocket Ale®
American Amber Ale
ABV: 6.8% IBU: 67 Color: Deep Copper Red
Red Rocket Ale is a bastardized Scottish style red ale that traces it's origins to our homebrew roots. This full bodied and hoppy brew finishes on the palate with sweet, caramel malt flavors.

2009 California State Fair - SILVER
1999 Great American Beer Festival® Other Strong Ales or Lagers - SILVER
1998 Great American Beer Festival® Other Strong Ales - SILVER