Bear Republic
Healdsburg, CA
Bear Republic Barrel 184
Sour Brown - 7.5% ABV Pete This is like nothing I've ever had. It is quite sour, yet still has the hint of malty flavor I'd expect from a brown ale. Somehow, that combination worked for me. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Barrel Aged Demolition Derby
Old Ale - 9.7% ABV Pete I'm not a huge fan of this. It was like sipping liquor. Not enough flavor to stand up to the booze. It's the one on the left in the pic. Ratings: Pete - 3 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout
Imperial Stout - 8.1% ABV Pete This is an amazing stout. It is chocolatey and a little bit bitter, giving it a dark chocolate feel. It's rich and strong too (though you don't notice the strong part). Ratings: Pete - 6 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Black Racer
Black IPA - 8.1% ABV Pete Black IPA is a great combination of styles, and this beer got the best of both worlds. It has what you'd hope for from the hops - delicious fruity/earthy flavors plus a hint of bitter - and the satisfying sweetness of a porter/stout. I couldn't ask for anything more from this beer. Ratings: Pete - 7 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Café Racer 15
IPA - 9.75% ABV Pete This beer is just a massive punch to the face of bitterness. Too much for me. Also, I was expecting this to be darker and taste like coffee. Poor marketing. Ratings: Pete - 3 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Mach 10
Imperial IPA - 9.2% ABV Pete This is way too bitter. I just couldn't taste anything else, and it's extra expensive. Ratings: Pete - 2 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Pace Car Racer
Session IPA - 4% ABV Pete This is a very easy to drink hoppy but not bitter IPA. It is exactly what you hope for with a session IPA. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Racer 5
IPA - 7.5% ABV Pete This is a solid IPA that is a bit on the bitter side. Not a ton of other flavors get past that. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Racer X
Imperial IPA - 8.3% ABV Pete You wouldn't know this was an imperial IPA unless someone told you. It has all the hops you want from an IPA, and a little bit of bitter, but certainly not too much to overwhelm you. It has a nice piney quality that works well for me. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Bear Republic Tartare Rouge
Wild Ale - 6% ABV Pete This is incredibly sour. I asked for the sourest beer they had at my local beer bar. I was shocked when the bartender said this was more sour than St. Louis Gueze, and it didn't disappoint. You can still taste some fruit flavor, and it isn't super low in alcohol, but sour is definitely the dominant trait. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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