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Bear Republic Big Bear Ale

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Formerly brewed at Bear Republic Brewing Company
Style: American Strong Ale

Healdsburg, California USA

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43.75/5.03.46/5.0Winter-0Snifter, Trappist glass

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 Beardface (977), Eugene, Oregon, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Feb 23, 2009  
Coppery pour with a light tan head. Hefty aroma of caramel and chocolate. Light caramel flavor with a hint of molasses and a very creamy mouthfeel. Solid beer.


 badlizard (2324), Berkeley, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Aug 2, 2007  
Clear copper red with a fizzy tan head. Caramel malty aroma. Roasty caramel taste with some molasses notes and a slightly bitter finish.


 jazz88 (2235), San Francisco, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/517/20
Oct 31, 2002  
Tap @ brewpub. A dark brown to black with a chocolate and roasted aroma. A rich flavor. Yum!


 joet (1699), Fulton, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 11, 2002  
This isn’t dark so it couldn’t be the big bear dark ale. Some marijuana skunk that’s actually very pleasant, creamy big and fat, God bless Bear Republic! This is another big BR monster. Some roasty notes. Delicious.



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