Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout Now in Six Packs

(Sonoma County, CA) –Bear Republic Brewing Company is happy to announce that Big Bear Black Stout will now be available in six-packs.

Rated 99 on Ratebeer.com and 93 on Beeradvocate.com, Big Bear Black Stout is very popular with craft beer drinkers. As one Beer Advocate user states, “Great looking brew with a very balanced taste. It’s one of the most enjoyable glasses I’ve had in a while. The mouth feel is thick, creamy and very smooth.”

Previously only available in 22 oz. bottles and draft, Big Bear Black Stout six-packs will be released to all available markets, starting in early February.

About the Beer:

Big Bear Black Stout won the Gold Award at the 2002 World Beer Cup in the Specialty Beer Category and a Silver at the 2007 Great American Beer Festival in the  American-Style Stout Category.

Description: Big Bear, as the name implies, is a hefty black stout. This stout boasts a rich, caramel sweetness lavished by a robust deep roasted heartiness you can really sink your teeth into…

Pairing Suggestions: Grilled Meats, Dishes With Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Beef, Salty, Sweet or Creamy Cheeses

Availability: 12 oz. 6-packs, 22 oz. bottles, and Draft  

Hops: Centennial and Cascade

ABV: 8.1% – IBUs: 55 – American Stout

To find out where you can find a six-pack near you, visit www.bearrepublic.com/bear-tracker.Bear Republic® develops hand-crafted ales and lagers brewed and aged using the

traditional “art” of the masters. All ingredients are hand selected for each batch. Bear Republic works hard to foster a sense of loyalty and tradition from eras gone by.