It also "is virtually handmade" according to the bottle. Not sure if a computer makes it by hand, or if they're treading a line here with mechanisation, or if it's a copout. The label also informs me that no-one knows what a steam beer is.. kind of arrogant. And then it says Anchor is "one of the smallest and most traditional breweries in the world". Seriously? I think plenty of breweries would argue with both of those points.. not a fan of the hyperbole.
Regardless, slightly darker pour than expected maybe, flat, pilslike nose but with something more there too.. a bit more body in line with (defining?) the California Common style. First impression actually involves a bit of nutty character both on aroma and taste. Aroma not great overall, but flavour profile actually rather good for a session beer. It has taste, and a light watery body that makes you want to scull it. All good says I, and I put it away forthwith.
So - writing a lot of fucking cheques there Anchor. Good thing for you that the beer cashes at least some of them. 7.5
