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RATINGS: 505   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.67   EST. CALORIES: 99   ABV: 3.3%
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The tradition of brewing two distinct beers from one mash has existed for thousands of years, and for centuries the term "small beer" was used in English to describe the lighter and weaker second beer. We make our Old Foghorn Barleywine Style Ale from the rich first runnings of an all-malt mash, and Anchor Small Beer is our attempt to duplicate the "small beers" of old by sparging that same mash: sprinkling warm water over the Old Foghorn mash after the first wort has run off, thereby creating a second, lighter brew from the resulting thinner wort. We believe you will find Anchor Small Beer delicious—similar to what modern brewers call a "bitter"—and we hope you will also enjoy the idea of reviving an ancient brewing tradition, which is something of great importance.


3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
smcd (366) - USA - OCT 2, 2006
Simply put ... a great small beer. Tasty. Aromas are almost non-existent, but this looks like something you want to drink, is nice and smooth and has a wonderfully light and slightly spritzy palate. Always nice.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
vyvvy (2798) - Florissant, Missouri, USA - SEP 30, 2006
Wow, this beer is crapped on by about everyone & it is not bad. It may not be as good as some of their others, but for what it is - its pretty solid. Pours brownish orange with a quickly disappearing head. The aroma has light caramel malt that is a bit earthy and musty. Light body with some prickly carbonation. The taste has light caramel malt and spicy hops - crisp and easy drinking. While it is not an exciting beer it is easy drinking an non-offensive. With the amount of alcohol this would be a very nice session beer.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
ross (1874) - weddington, North Carolina, USA - SEP 14, 2006
Bottle from John, (jjpm74) Thanks!! Man I have wanted to try this forever, because the Anchor beers are what got me into drinking good beer in the first place, so an anchor that for some reason I cannot buy locally is always intriguing. Cant really understand the low rating behind this beer, I have had beers in the top 150 that arent this good . I guess because its a bitter that isnt on cask at the local pub means it gets points taken away. Very lively body and taste. Smooth and refreshing, this is probably a pretty fresh bottle. Some sweetness in the taste, but over all this is a session beer that you could drink a huge amount of. Very refreshing, if I could buy this locally there is no question what I would buy if I needed some session beers.

2.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 9/20
stoutchap (324) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - SEP 9, 2006
Interesting concept, nice history lesson - but why bother? And actually, anyone who has ever re-used a tea bag, or tried re-using coffe grounds could probably tell you - re-using mash - not a good idea. Clear amber pour, minimal head. Flat caramel nose and flavor profile. Some hops. Not on par with other Anchor beers.

2.3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 8/20
shrubber85 (4843) - Greenville, Indiana, USA - SEP 8, 2006
Bottle. Syrupy barley malt aroma. Medium amber with small head. Slightly sweet barley malt with moderate hops finish. Very watery. I now understand what Shakepeare’s Henry VI was talking about.

2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 11/20
Enniskillen (2008) - Salinas, California, USA - AUG 28, 2006
Very light unflavorful beer. taste is light caramel, and overcarbonation. Aroma is much the same.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
IrishBoy (3265) - Bakersfield, California, USA - AUG 28, 2006
Nose of caramel malt; light copper with no head; flavor showed malty caramel with some tartness; nothing like the Foghorn from which it starts!

2.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
Crit (2768) - New Westminster, British Columbia, CANADA - AUG 22, 2006
Deep gold,small beige head. Nicely balanced hop/malt nose.No malt in the palate, thin, with nothing but a medium hop taste. No malt, no balance. Not one I would look for.


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