Nor Cal Ale™
Bear Republic Brewing Company in Cloverdale, California, United States 🇺🇸
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Rotating Out of Production|
Score
6.81
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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.
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7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Hell Yeah!!!! I tried on draft at Craft Heads, which stated the beer as 5%, but I will assume that is a mistake. Beautiful amber/copper color. Nose isn’t overly bitter or aggressive in any way, but the hops let you know they are there. The malt profile is likely N. American with excellent balance, mildly fruity and earthy, with subtle, but very present bitterness. The bitterness just sticks around until next week, but is never aggressive. Extremely drinkable, highly enjoyable. Finally an American brewer that nails a English Ale under 5%. Give me another pint or five!
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Sep 2009
at 12:02
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at RFD in Washington D.C. Pours a translucent copper amber with a thin, white head. Aroma is fairly standard, mild hops, slightly metallic. Flavor was fine, again, nothing wild. Some average citrus bitterness and some crackery malts rounding things out. Dry finish. This was average at best.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Sep 2009
at 17:54
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
A golden ale with a thin lacing white head. In aroma, a nice light floral hops, with caramel malt. In mouth, a nice light pale ale with light floral c-hops. Medium bodied quaffer. On tap at brewpub, August 16 2009.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Aug 2009
at 23:00
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap at the Pizza Port Session Ale Fest. Pours with a creamy, small, barely off-white head over a slightly hazed copper color body. Aroma of grain, cereal, oatmeal, brown sugar and lightly spicy hops. Taste is grainy, husky and bitter. Light bubbles. Dry and thin.
Tried
from Draft
on 15 Aug 2009
at 20:49
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft. Amber beer with an off-white head. Light Pacific NorthWest hop aroma. Grapefruit and pine flavor with light graininess. Medium bodied. Decent bitterness. Light graininess lingers with grapefruit and pine. Just a little too much malt astringency.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 May 2009
at 13:53