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Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout

Bear Republic Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Stout · One of 5 Stouts in hopIQ

Bear Republic's powerful black stout — dark roasted malt, dark chocolate, espresso and a warming alcohol character in a full, velvety body. Big Bear Black Stout is Healdsburg's boldest dark beer: complex, warming and satisfying for California winter nights.

ABV
8.1%
IBU
60
SRM
dark40
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

roasted malt
95%
roasted
87%
dark chocolate
80%
full-bodied
75%
coffee
70%
smooth
63%
bitter
55%
dry finish
50%
molasses
45%
earthy
38%
licorice
30%
dark fruit
30%

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About Stout

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

Food Pairings

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