Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal
Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Anchor Brewing Company Liberty
Ale.
From the Anchor Brewing Company website: “Hoppy.
Well-balanced. Revolutionary. The champagne-like bubbles, distinctive hop
bouquet, and balanced character of Liberty Ale® revives centuries-old ale
brewing traditions that are now more relevant than ever. First introduced in
1975, Liberty Ale® is brewed strictly according to traditional brewing methods,
and uses only natural ingredients — pale malted barley, fresh whole-cone
Cascade hops and a special top-fermenting yeast, and water.
The yeast used during fermentation produces many of Liberty
Ale's subtle flavors and characteristics. A natural process called
"bunging" creates gentle carbonation, and the practice of dry hopping
(adding fresh hops to the brew during aging), revived by Anchor, creates its
unique aroma.
Liberty Ale® was first brewed to celebrate the bicentennial
of Paul Revere’s historic ride. As the first modern American IPA brewed after
prohibition and the first modern American single-hop ale and dry-hopped ale,
Anchor’s Liberty Ale® is the original craft brewed ale and the beer that
started a revolution.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours a hazy orange with a huge white head and
loads of sticky lacing.
Aroma: Citrus hops, sweet and biscuit malts and a certain
earthiness that I can’t place.
Taste: Begins with citrus hops (Cascade galore) followed by bready
and sweet malt. Nice balance.
Overall: Anchor Brewing Company’s Liberty Ale is easy
drinking and enjoyable. At 5.9% ABV this
is one I can enjoy a few of. Another solid Anchor Brewing Company beer.
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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