Bear Republic Brewery
Bear Republic Brewery, California
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Red Rocket Review by BGN
Bear Republic Brewery
About Our Brews
Bear Republic's brews are hand-crafted using traditional brewing methods. We hand select
only the choicest ingredients for each batch. The specialty grains and hops used by Bear
Republic have been chosen for their unique characteristics. The recipes and their final formulations
were developed over a period of several years. Those wonderful homebrewing sessions
and the lessons learned from trial and error have established the solid foundations for
each recipe's commercial equivalents. It's our goal to continually develop new recipes
using our time tested home brewing methods. "I feel home brewing is the laboratory
where true advancement of beer styles is coming from. "Richard G. Norgrove, Master Brewer.
Our Brewing Process
The process begins by selecting the specific grains for the day's brew. The malted grains
are cracked in our malt mill, and then augured to the mash tun. The cracked malt or grist
is then mixed with hot water, and a natural enzymatic reaction occurs converting starches
to sugars. Next, water is run through the grain in the mash tun creating a sweet liquid called
wort. This wort is collected in the brew kettle where it is brought to a rolling boil. During this
boil, hops are added which impart on the brew a special taste and aroma.
The brew is then pumped through the wort chiller where it is cooled and transferred to the
fermenter.Yeast is added and naturally converts the sugars in the wort into carbon dioxide
and alcohol. after primary fermentation occurs, the temperature is lowered and the beer is
allowed to age. The beer is then filtered and served to you fresh from the serving tanks-Cheers!
The foundation of any batch of beer is the grain. This batch of Wine Country Wheat calls for
nearly 900 pounds of wheat malt to produce a finished batch of 16 barrels (that's a technical
measurement which means a very large amount of wonderful beer!)
Like most good things, a batch of great beer requires planning and hard work. In the quiet
of the early morning, long before the city of Healdsburg wakes up, Head Brewer, Joel
Johnson checks his notes and recipes to plan for today's brew. Instead of a batch of IPA,
as originally planned, Joel and Master Brewer Richard Norgrove have switched to Wine
Country Wheat, a lighter beer that's been extra-popular during recent warm weather.
What does "Cask Conditioned" mean?
Cask Conditioning is the process of the secondary fermentation the ale undergoes before it
reaches your glass. You know -- just a little before you go "Oo-o-oh! This is really good!"
The young ale continues to ferment to its final gravity in the vessel (or cask) from which it will
be dispensed. Since we generally have both the cask conditioned ale and its more familiar
Yankee version, you can try them side by side to fully appreciate the difference. You'll find
the cask ale's texture, looks, and taste will be noticeably different from its Yankee cousin --
the malt and hops characters will be distinctly different.
Some people think the difference is quite subtle. Others find it very pronounced. You'll just
have to try them yourself and decide (that's the fun part!).
Here's a brief explanation to help you understand the differences. A clean and prepared
firkin (cask) is filled with fermenting ale. At this point,the brewer adds gyle (unfermented
wort or sugars), dry hops, and any auxilliary finings to the cask. The cask is then set aside
for a while to complete the secondary fermentation.
Then the brewer preps the cask for dispensing. He broaches the cask with a tap and
hammer, venting any excess pressure. All this is managed at cellar temperatures of 55
to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The secondary fermentation process changes the flavors and
look of this ale.
But don't be taken aback by its unique qualities. It's all natural. CHEERS!
Our Brews
our bottled brews shipped direct to you please note that we can only ship to the following
sates: Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois,
Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina,
Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, Wisconsin.
YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ORDER AND A SIGNATURE OF SOMEONE AT LEAST 21
YEARS OF AGE IS REQUIRED UPON DELIVERY! Prices vary; to order, please call Kris at the
Bear Republic Offices to place your order. M-F 8:00-5:00 (PST). kris@bearrepublic.com
Bottled Brews
Racer 5 IPA®
American India Pale Ale
ABV: 7.0% IBU: 75+ Color: Golden
This hoppy American IPA is a full bodied beer brewed American pale and
crystalmalts, and heavily hopped with Chinook, Cascade, Columbus and Centennial.
There's a trophy in every glass.
12oz. 6 pack | 12 oz. 12 pack | 22oz. | keg
2009 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style Strong Pale Ale - GOLD
2009 Colorado State Fair - Best of Show
2006 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style Strong Pale Ale - SILVER
2005 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style Strong Pale Ale - SILVER
1999 Great American Beer Festival® India Pale Ale - GOLD
Here is a list of beer descriptions for our beers. If you are interested in having any of
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.
12oz. 6 pack | 22oz. | keg
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
Hop Rod RyeTM
Rye IPA
ABV: 8.0% IBU: 80 Color: Amber
A high gravity IPA brewed with 18% rye malt. Hop Rod Rye has a floral hop aroma
and subtle caramel notes with a slightly earthy and spicy rye character.
12oz. 4 pack | 22oz. | keg
2009 California State Fair - GOLD
2003 California State Fair - GOLD
2002 Real Ale Festival (Chicago) - GOLD
Big Bear Black StoutTM
American Stout
ABV: 8.1% IBU: 55 Color: Black
Big Bear is a big, black, stout you can really sink your teeth into.
The bold, roasty, caramel malt flavor is balanced by Centennial and Cascade hops.
22oz. | keg
2009 California State Fair - 2nd GOLD
2009 LA International Beer Competition - GOLD
2007 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style Stout - SILVER
2002 World Beer Cup - GOLD
Peter Brown Tribute AleTM
American Brown Ale
ABV: 6.3% IBU: 21 Color: Brown
Peter Brown Tribute Ale is malty American Brown Ale, brewed with molasses,
brown sugar, and hopped with Cascade and Centennial. It's just the way Pete would have wanted it.
22oz. | keg
2009 California State Fair - GOLD
2009 North American Brewers Association - GOLD
2006 Great American Beer Festival® Brown Porter - BRONZE
2004 Great American Beer Festival® Brown Porter - GOLD
XP Pale AleTM
American Pale Ale
ABV: 5.4% IBU: 35 Color: Pale Straw
XP is short for Exception Pale Ale. This light golden pale ale balances
the malt and hops for a smooth, drinkable beer that compliments any meal.
22oz. | keg
2009 California State Fair - SILVER
2008 Colorado State Fair - GOLD
2006 California State Fair - 1st
2003 Real Ale Fest (Chicago) - BRONZE
Specialty Brews
These brews have limited availability and are draft only.
American Wheat
American Wheat
ABV: 4.2% IBU: 20 Color: Hazy Straw
Crafted in the Pacific Northwest style, this ale is immensely drinkable and perfect to quench your thirst.
Creamy, cloudy, and malty with a mild hop bitterness.
ApexTM
Strong IPA
ABV: 7.5% IBU: 100+ Color: Light Copper
Crafted with a blend of American and English malts and aggressively hopped with
Pacific Northwest hops, this beer reflects what our brewers believe to be the Apex of IPA.
2009 California State Fair - SILVER
2009 The Bistro Double IPA Fest - BRONZE & PEOPLE'S CHOICE
2009 Night of the Living Ales Cask Festival - 3rd PLACE & PEOPLE'S CHOICE
2006 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style India Pale Ale - SILVER
Black Raven PorterTM
Robust Porter
ABV: 5.3% IBU: 45 Color: Black
Black Raven Porter is a dark and rich traditional porter served on nitro for an extra creamy mouthfeel.
1997 Beer Fest Invitational - GOLD
1997 California State Fair - SILVER
CarburetorTM
Doppelbock
ABV: 7.4% IBU: 25 Color: Ruby Red
An exceptionally malty Doppelbock with a subtle hint of smokiness and balanced
with noble hops.
Cher AmiTM
Belgian Single
ABV: 4.7% IBU: 16 Color: Straw
Brewed in the style of a Belgian-style Single this light, fruity, and slightly spicy
golden ale is best enjoyed in the company of good friends.
Crazy IvanTM
Belgo-American IPA
ABV: 6.9% IBU: 70 Color: Copper
This copper colored American IPA took a wild left turn when we fermented it with
our favorite Trappist ale yeast. Charged with hops, followed closely by a clove and
pepper Belgian yeast character.
Double RocketTM
Imperial Red Ale
ABV: 9.2% IBU: 100+ Color: Dark Red
Red Rocket taken to the limit and pushed on through the other side, this Imperial
Red Ale boasts caramel and roasty malt character and distinct hop flavor and aroma.
El OsoTM
American Amber Lager
ABV: 4.5% IBU: 18 Color: Amber
Crafted in the spirit of thirst quenching Mexican lagers, this well balanced amber
lager is crisp with just a suggestion of caramel.
2009 California State Fair - SILVER
2008 Great American Beer Festival® American-Style Amber Lager - BRONZE
El Oso de OroTM
American Premium Lager
ABV: 4.1% IBU: 29 Color: Pale Gold
The Golden Bear is a light lager brewed in the North American style and to the high
standards of Bear Republic. This pale, crisp lager will quench the strongest thirst.
End '09TM
Not conforming to style
ABV: 5.9% IBU: 30 Color: Black
Brewed to commemorate the end of 2009 and make the bean counters happy
by reducing our specialty malt inventory, End '09 is a roasty, caramel, malt-centric
beer balanced by Nugget and Liberty hops.
Endeavor IPATM
English IPA
ABV: 6.7% IBU: 65 Color: Copper
This copper-colored IPA is crafted in the English style using Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt,
East Kent Golding hops, and our house Scottish yeast. This well balanced ale is malty
and hoppy with a soft and fruity yeast character.
Five ZeroTM
Double IPA
ABV: 7.7% IBU: 80 Color: Deep Gold
Celebrating 15 years of Bear Republic Brewing Co., this IPA is brewed from an old recipe
(batch 50!) that is malty and very hoppy, just the way our Brewmaster likes it.
Flashpoint PorterTM
Robust Porter
ABV: 6.0% IBU: 37 Color: Black
A collaborative brew with award winning local homebrewer Greg Rasmussen, Flashpoint
Porter is full of bittersweet chocolate and coffee notes.
Global KolschTM
Kolsch
ABV: 4.6% IBU: 21 Color: Pale Amber
Brewed with malt and yeast from Cologne, Germany, this hybrid ale is slightly fruity
like an ale, but fermented and cold conditioned like a lager.
Golden GrizzleTM
Belgian Strong Ale (Tripel)
ABV: 9.5% IBU: 20 Color: Deep Gold
Inspired by the Belgian tradition and brewed with Bear Republic style, this ale has a spicy
and fruity yeast character and a malty, caramel finish.
Heritage AleTM
Scottish Wee Heavy
ABV: 7.6% IBU: 17 OG: 1.078 Color: Garnet
True to the Norgrove's Scottish Heritage, this Wee Heavy is brewed with Scottish malts
and lightly hopped with East Kent Goldings. Big and Malty sweet, this ale will have you
hearing bagpipes.
2001 California State Fair - SILVER
2000 California State Fair - GOLD
1997 Beer Fest invitational - BRONZE
Mach 10TM
Double IPA
ABV: 9.2% IBU: 100+ Color: Golden
This extreme Double Imperial IPA is brewed with American Cascades and English First
Gold hops for a deliciously unique hop profile. Bitter, malty, with a definite alcohol note,
this beer is one of our most assertive and extreme.
Nor Cal AleTM
American Bitter
ABV: 4.5% IBU: 47 Color: Copper
Inspired by Northern California's brewing history, this California Bitter is as inviting as the
Redwoods. Smooth and drinkable, this ale has a well rounded malt character accented by
Cascade and Centennial dry hops.
Old Baba YagaTM
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 11.5% IBU: 115 Color: Black
Named for the witch who guarded the fountain of life and death in Russian folklore,
the black depths of this Russian Imperial Stout hold coffee, licorice, and bittersweet chocolate flavors.
Olde Scoutter's BarleywineTM
American Barleywine
ABV: 9.5% IBU: 100+ Color: Deep Amber
An American version of the Classic British Winter Warmer,
Olde Scoutter's Barleywine is a rich and hoppy beer brewed in honor of beloved brewery dog Scoutt.
Malty, Hoppy, and warming, Olde Scoutter will have a place in your heart.
2009 California State Fair - SILVER
2008 California State Fair - GOLD
2001 North American Brewer's Award - GOLD
Racer XTM
Double IPA
ABV: 8.3% IBU: 100+ Color: Copper
With assertive American hop bitterness and aroma supported by a firm malt backbone,
Racer X is an uncommon Double IPA - a bold ale that follows English traditions with a California twist.
2009 California State Fair - BRONZE
2009 San Diego International Beer Competition - 2nd
2009 West Coast Beer Fest - GOLD
RebellionTM
American IPA
ABV: 6.0% IBU: varies Color: Golden
Rebellion is a single hop pale ale brewed to showcase different hop varietals.
Always brewed with the same malt base and IBUs, the character of the hop really shines through.
Ricardo's Red WheatTM
American Red/Wheat Ale (hybrid style)
ABV: 5.4% IBU: 31 Color: Red
Ricardo's Red WheatTM is a hybrid ale that melds American Amber with American Wheat.
This brew features crystal malt with a touch of wheat tartness and a delicate hop balance.
1998 California State Fair - BRONZE
Roggenbier
Bavarian Rye Ale
ABV: 4.5% IBU: 11 Color: Hazy Gold
Roggenbier is German for "Rye Beer." Very similar to a Hefeweizen, but brewed with rye instead of wheat.
This unfiltered ale melds the earthy rye character with subtle banana and clove
notes from the Bavarian ale yeast.
Rye Pale Ale
American Pale Ale with Rye
ABV: 5.8% IBU: 50 Color: Straw
Hop Rod Rye's little brother is brewed with a unique blend of malts including Pale,
Pilsner, and a healthy dose of rye. This hoppy brew is finished off with an aromatic kick of
Amarillo and Centennial hops.
The GrizzTM
Belgian-style Brown Ale
ABV: 9.5% IBU: 33 Color: Dark Brown
A big, bad, Belgian brown. Brewed with a trifecta of sugars, including a housemade candi syrup.
Wild and untamed, this brew starts out sweet and finishes with notes of clove and nutmeg.
Wine Country WheatTM (Hefeweizen)
Bavarian Hefeweizen
ABV: 4.5% IBU: 11 Color: Hazy Gold
This traditional German Hefeweizen is a light and refreshing ale served unfiltered and full of flavor.
2001 California State Fair - BRONZE
2000 California State Fair - SILVER
1999 California State Fair - BRONZE
11TM
Double IPA
ABV: 8.2% IBU: 100+ Color: Copper
A distinctly hoppy Double IPA fermented with our House strain of Scottish ale yeast
and dry hopped twice with Amarillo and Summit hops. We think you'll agree that this
beer goes to 11.
Barrel Aged Brews
These brews are part of our barrel aged program and have very limited availability.
ClobberskullTM
English Estate October Ale
ABV: 10.5% IBU: 35 Color: Golden
This English Estate October Ale is brewed with 10% raw wheat and 10% split peas.
Fermented with
our house Scottish ale yeast and barrel aged for 100 days in 1st beer use French
Oak barrels.
Toyon BrutTM
American Wild Ale
ABV: 5.5% IBU: 15 Color: Pale Gold
This is a blend of our lighter beers allowed to undergo a secondary fermentation with
wild yeast in an oak barrel. This light, vibrant, and dry ale is slightly sour and features
a soft malt character, notes of apricot, almond.
Sotoyome AmberTM
American Wild Ale
ABV: 7.0% IBU: 30 Color: Deep Amber
Sotoyome Amber is a dry, tart, and fruity amber ale matured in oak barrels from
a local winery and spontaneously refermented in the cask with wild yeast indigenous
to Alexander Valley.
Sour Crazy IvanTM
Sour Barrel Aged Belgo-American IPA
ABV: 7.1% IBU: 70 Color: Copper
A barrel aged version of our Belgo-American IPA. Refermented in the barrel with
native wild yeast and bacteria for a tart, earthy flavor. A snapshot of the terroir of
Alexander Valley.
Barrel Aged GrizzTM
Barrel Aged Sour Belgian-style Brown Ale
ABV: 9.7% IBU: 20 Color: Dark Brown
Barrel aged in French oak for 14 months, this epic Belgian-inspired Brown Ale is
wild and untamed. Tart yet profoundly malty, this Grizz can't be restrained!
Nectarine GrizzTM
Barrel Aged Sour Belgian-style Brown Ale with Fruit
ABV: 9.7% IBU: 20 Color: Dark Brown
Barrel aged and refermented in the barrel with Dry Creek Valley nectarines and
the wild yeast of Sonoma County, this epic Belgian-inspired Brown Ale is malty
and sour with the essence of nectarine.
Prickly Pear GrizzTM
Barrel Aged Sour Belgian-style Brown Ale with Fruit
ABV: 9.7% IBU: 20 Color: Dark Brown
Barrel aged and refermented in the barrel with local prickly pears and the wild
yeast of Sonoma County, this epic Belgian-inspired Brown Ale is malty and sour
with the essence of prickly pear.
Blackberry GrizzTM
Barrel Aged Sour Belgian-style Brown Ale with Fruit
ABV: 9.7% IBU: 20 Color: Dark Brown
Barrel aged and refermented in the barrel with local free range blackberries and
the wild yeast of Sonoma County, this epic Belgian-inspired Brown Ale is malty
and sour with the essence of blackberry.
Barrel Aged Heritage AleTM
Barrel aged Scottish Wee Heavy
ABV: 7.6% IBU: 17 Color: Garnet
True to the Norgrove's Scottish Heritage, this Wee Heavy is brewed with Scottish
malts and lightly hopped with East Kent Goldings. Aged in a new French Oak
barrel for 30 days.
VolksbierTM
Pilsner
ABV: 4.1% IBU: 30 Color: Straw
This light and crisp lager is brewed with Pilsner and American barley malts
and dry hopped with Alsatian Goldings and Strisselspalt for a floral noble hop
aroma. Crisp, clean, and light, this beer is brewed for the people.
Abbington's Pub AleTM
English Ordinary Bitter
ABV: 3.9% IBU: 25 Color: Deep Gold
This traditional English pub ale is a low alcohol pale ale that is big in flavor.
Brewed with English Maris Otter malt, crystal malt, and rolled oats for a
creamy mouth feel.
RyevalryTM
American-Belgo-Style Double IPA
ABV: 8.2% IBU: 70 Color: Straw
Another unique Rye beer from BRBC, this Double IPA is brewed with large
quantities of American hops and fermented with Belgian ale yeast to create
a bitter, hoppy, and spicy ale that is sure to delight.
Whangdoodle AleTM
Imperial Amber Ale
ABV: 8.4% IBU: 35 Color: Amber
This mighty Amber Ale has a toasty malt flavor and aroma, dry finish, and
slightly spicy hop bitterness. Beware, as the Whangdoodle has been known
to devour a dozen Oompa Loompas in a single swallow.
Late Harvest LagerTM
German-Style Oktoberfest
ABV: 6.3% IBU: 25 Color: Copper
This traditional Oktoberfest beer is brewed to be enjoyed throughout the fall.
Big malt character is balanced by noble hops and a dry finish. Prost!
Meet Our Brewing Team
2006 Brewer of the Year
Ray Lindecker, Jode Yaksic and Richard Norgrove
Richard and company getting the award in Denver
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BEAR REPUBLIC BREWERY
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Brewpub
345 Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg, California, 95448, USA
Office & Brewery
110 Sandholm Ln Ste.10
Cloverdale, Ca 95425, USA
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