#58 Uber Dank IPA is the fourth release of the Challenge Series. This Uber Dank IPA is aggressive in its aromatic pleasure as Simcoe, Ella, Vic Secret, Sabro and Columbus hops contribute a piney, grape fruity, tropical and diesel dank aroma.

Bear Republic Brewing Company co-founder Richard R. Norgrove will step down as CEO, the Northern California-based company announced Monday. Mr. Norgorve’s son, Richard G., will take over as the company’s chief executive. In addition to the younger Norgrove’s transition into the CEO role, Bear Republic named long-time employee Peter Kruger as its new chief operating officer. He takes over for Richard G. Norgrove, who also goes by “Ricardo.”

Purple Lightning IPA is the newest addition to Challenge Series, a lineup of one-time-only craft ales inspired by competitive racing and modern taste trends. This 6.75% ABV ale has a malt base of Pale, Pilsner, White Wheat, and Blonde RoastOat™ malts. Late hop additions of Huell Melon, Hallertau Blanc and HBC 431 creates bright melon, tropical, and citrus notes without overwhelming bitterness.

Bear Republic Brewing Company’s Challenge Series is a line of craft ales inspired by modern taste trends, the latest release is #06 Smells Like Citrus IPA. The 7% ABV ale has a malt base led by 2-row, Pilsner, wheat and turbocharged by juicy flavors thanks to late hop additions from four pounds per barrel of Amarillo, Mandarina Bavaria, Citra and Cascade hops. 

Bear Republic Brewing Company’s newest release is Challenge Series #11 Double Brut IPA, a juicy, hop-friendly challenger, part of an entirely new series of Bear Republic canned ales. Late hop additions of over four pounds per barrel of Citra and Galaxy hops set the pace for this 8 percent ABV ale.

Inspired by Sonoma County’s rich history, regional landmarks and bountiful agriculture, Bear Republic Brewing Company developed Sonoma Tart, a fruited sour ale kissed with guava and passion fruit.

Five never-before-tasted Bay Area Brewers Guild collaboration beers are being readied to debut on Friday, Feb. 1, at the 11th SF Beer Week Opening Gala.

Craft beer wholesaler Cavalier Distributing has acquired the distribution rights to “all suppliers” within the portfolio of Florida-based Micro Man Distributors. According to a letter sent by Cavalier founder and president George Fisher, that was addressed to its Florida beer suppliers, the transaction closed on Monday, October 22. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bear Republic Brewing Co. is pleased to announce the highly anticipated release of Drift Racer Hazy Double IPA.  Following the successful release of Thru the Haze IPA, Drift Racer double downs with a juicy, fruit forward flavor profile and a smooth mouth feel with just enough bitterness.

Bear Republic Brewing Co. launches Thru the Haze India Pale Ale, a hazy IPA built in the style of Bear Republic ales without hop-centric bitterness. Crafted from a half-decade of research, Thru the Haze retains the aromatics of Vic Secret, Citra and Hallertau Blanc hops in a balanced flavor profile. Popularized on the East Coast, this IPA style has been lovingly brought to life in the newest Bear Republic recipe.

In partnership with Craftroads Beverage, Bear Republic Brewing Company has released Racer 500 within the state of Indiana.

In this week’s edition of Last Call, Bear Republic raises funds for wildfire victims; New York’s MTA bans booze ads; Boulevard announces the release of its first cider; Black Star Line finds a home; and more.