Independent since 1995. The Norgrove family founded Bear Republic Brewing company to produce only the finest ales and lagers. Visit us in historic Sonoma County, California, where hop kilns from another era are still visible. Enjoy our handcrafted award-winning ales as we continue to work hard fostering a sense of loyalty and tradition from eras gone by. Racer 5 is an aggressive styled India Pale Ale. Handmade from a brewery whose motto is bigger is better. This golden, well hopped, bottle-conditioned ale demands your attention. Try the next generation of I.P.A. Racer 5, go, go. 7% ABV.