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Bear Away

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A bottom-fermented beer in the California common tradition, light amber and clear with a fine white head. The aroma is clean and fruity, shaped by Northern Brewer hops with their woody notes. Malt leads on the palate with a firm note of caramel and bread crust, while the fruit stays in the background. American hops add a resinous touch.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
Birra dell'Anno
Cat. 6
★Gold — Birra dell'Anno (Cat. 6)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelresinousmalty
caramel
resinous
malty
fruity
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose is clean and inviting, with Northern Brewer hops contributing distinctive woody notes that frame the bouquet.
also:herbal
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bear Away

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer presents a bright, translucent appearance typical of the California Common style, with steady carbonation visible throughout the glass.

light amberclearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and inviting, with Northern Brewer hops contributing distinctive woody notes that frame the bouquet. Subtle fruit esters emerge in the background, creating a balanced aromatic profile without aggressive hop intensity.

woody hop charactercleansubtle fruit

◐ Taste

Malz takes the lead on entry, establishing a firm foundation of caramel sweetness with notes of bread crust. American hops add a resinous touch mid-palate, while residual fruit remains understated, and moderate bitterness (28 IBU) provides structure without dominating.

caramel maltbread crustresinous hop bite

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering malt character and a subtle resinous aftertaste. The beer concludes with balanced bitterness that fades gracefully.

dry finishmalt-driven aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About California Common

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a California Common?

California Common is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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