Our Tastes-- Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout

Next stout up was Big Bear Black Stout. This is a strong Russian Imperial Stout, which we already figured out from the aroma of hoppy sweetness. They use Belgian and English roasted barley and crystal malts as well as Lousiana sweet molasses and brown sugar, HELLO!! Hopped with Chinook and Cascade hops. It won a silver in the World Beer Cup and has an abv of 8.1% and IBU 68. Bear Republic truly is a family run operation of mom, dad, son and daughter-in-law (yeah she's a keeper)located in Healdsburg, CA. Something neat about the restaurant/pub/brewery is the Tanker Club where you can buy a 1 liter mug for $100 and have your favorite mug of beer for $3 all year long! After the first year it is specially engraved and a special dinner is planned every year for the members. The site lists 20 beers made during the year.