Bear Republic

Drake’s Brewing and Figueroa Mountain Brewing have formed a joint venture known as West Coast Craft, the companies announced last week.

Lagunitas will close its Seattle taproom next month, which was “not a decision we took lightly,” the Heineken-owned craft brewery said. Cloverdale, California-headquartered Bear Republic brewing shuttered its remaining taproom for the winter on December 11, and plans to reopen in the spring. Portland, Oregon-based Sasquatch Brewery announced last month it will halt beer- and cider-making operations, but its pub will remain in business.

Bear Republic Brewing Company’s newest release is Challenge Series #19, a hazy IPA ale with a fruit-forward and juicy character. This only-brewed once hazy IPA is hopped with Chinook, Calypso, Comet and Bravo for citrusy finish. 

Bear Republic Brewing Company’s newest Challenge Series release is #90 German Connection, inspired by German-origin ales and Gene Hackman’s slick driving skills. This only-brewed once ale is aggressively hopped with 4.5 pounds per barrel of Mandarina Bavaria, Huell Melon, Hallertau Blanc for citrusy and fruity aromatics. 

Bear Republic Brewing Company will close its Healdsburg, California-based brewpub, which first opened in 1995, on November 22, according to a post on the location’s Facebook page. Speaking to Brewbound, Bear Republic president and CEO Richard G. Norgrove cited mounting building improvement costs at the Healdsburg brewpub location, which the company’s landlord would not cover,… Read more »

Challenge Series #10 A Myrcene IPA is the newest ale from Bear Republic Brewing Company and clocks in at 6.8% ABV. This IPA has all the good stuff: citrus, pine, stone fruit and classic west-coast hoppiness.

#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.