Alright campers, time to end our Summer Vacation beer specials with a trip to beer camp. In previous years Beer Camp was an interesting idea where a bunch of breweries collaborated to make a 12 pack of unique beers. This time the field has expanded to include 30+ breweries but for only 6 beers! A fact that may actually come back to haunt this sampler like the ghost stories of our youth.
Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale: 5.0 – Based on how much I really enjoyed their Big Bear Black Stout, I was hoping for another winner here, and while it’s certainly not a loser – it’s mostly just an average red ale. Which is sad.
Google Shop Average: Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale $6
Website: http://bearrepublic.com/
Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout: 7.5 – This is my favorite budget stout. Nothing I know of has as much taste and flavor for a big beer stout that costs as little as this does. I highly recommend picking this up as even regardless of the price it is a damn good stout.
Google Shop Average: Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout $6
Website: http://bearrepublic.com/