Whiskey: Charbay R5 Hop Flavored
A collaboration between California’s Charbay Distillery and Bear Republic Brewery, this whiskey earned five stars from F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 99 (49.5% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Charbay Distillery
The Charbay R5 Hop Flavored Whiskey is indeed Charbay’s second line of “hop flavored Whiskey.” Their first attempt at hopped Whiskey was distilled from a pilsner, but for the present one they used a batch of Bear Republic’s Racer 5 IPA, a full bodied craft Beer that is made from American ale and crystal hops.
Charbay R5 Hop Flavored Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Hops, honey, citrus.
Palate: Hops, vanilla, coffee.
Finish: Long, dry and hoppy.
Distillery Information
While Charbay started making brown spirits in the 1980’s they now bottle many un-aged spirits. The blood oranges are sourced from central California. They are crushed whole and their flavors are extracted over the course of six months. The extracts are then integrated with Charbay’s Clear Vodka.
