Bear Republic Adds Hop Shovel IPA to Year-Round Lineup

We brought you a peek back in Dec, and now this from Bear Republic:

Sonoma County, CA (January 19, 2017)—In keeping with the tradition of honest ales and lagers, Bear Republic Brewing Company has released fan favorite IPA, Hop Shovel, in six-packs. Previously only available in draft, Hop Shovel joins the ranks of its brothers Racer 5, Grand-Am, Pace Car Racer, and Double Aught in the year-round lineup.

This pale and hoppy IPA was brewed with a high proportion of wheat and rye for a smooth, well rounded flavor and mouthfeel. Overflowing scoops of hop varieties Mosaic, Meridian, and Denali were added to create huge tropical and citrus notes.

Master Brewer, Peter Kruger, states “Hop Shovel is one of our favorite beers to brew. We are very happy to add this to our year-round lineup and hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do.”

Hop Shovel is available in draft and 6-packs.

Bear Republic Brewing Company was founded over twenty years ago by the Norgrove family to create quality handcrafted beers, while maintaining a sense of loyalty and tradition. With a growing portfolio of craft beers, Bear Republic has become one of the largest independent craft breweries in Northern California.

Hop Shovel is on tap now and will be available in six packs starting tomorrow,1/20/17 at Bear Republic’s brewpub in Healdsburg, California. To find Hop Shovel near you, visit www.bearrepublic.com/bear-tracker.

Stats:
ABV: 7.5% – IBUs: 100 – Color: Yellow – American India Pale Ale

Tasting Notes:
Pairing Suggestions: Spicy Foods, Burgers, Barbecue, Grilled Vegetables, Wings
Overall: Hop Shovel is dry, but with a soft and rounded mouthfeel achieved by using a high proportion of wheat and rye. Hop varieties Mosaic, Meridian, and Denali provide an abundance of flavor and aroma.