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RATINGS: 855   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.82   SEASONAL: Summer   EST. CALORIES: 135   ABV: 4.5%
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Anchor Summer is the first American wheat beer in modern times. Our first brew of this light and refreshing beer was in the summer of 1984.

Anchor Summer is an all-malt beer, and over 50% of its malt comes from malted wheat. It is fermented with a Triticum aestivum, AKA wheat traditional top-fermenting "ale" yeast because we prefer the clean flavors developed by this yeast. We believe that this style best celebrates the refreshingly light flavor of malted wheat. You may notice that the head on this beer is unusually abundant, with a consistency similar to whipped egg whites. This is due to protein contributed by the wheat.

The brewers at Anchor are proud to have revived not only rich hearty dark beers, but also this light crisp style of a modern American wheat beer.

Wheat malt contributes to an unusual lightness and dryness to the palate, and this—combined with the distinctive flavor of the wheat—makes for a perfect thirst-quenching beverage. It is the ideal drink for beer lovers who appreciate tradition and character in their beer, but also seek a lighter, refreshing style, perfect for warm weather.


3.3
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
JFGrind (1591) - Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 27, 2003
Wheat and lemon-y flavor, golden yellow color and adequate head. I had this Anchor on draft. This is what summer beer is all about, flavor and refreshment.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
AustinMilbarge (681) - Denver, Colorado, USA - MAY 21, 2003
Golden color. Mostly diminishing head. Malty, bready flavor and aroma. Not bad, drinkable.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Hopistotle420 (1178) - Amherst, Massachusetts, USA - MAY 19, 2003
Pours a crisp clean golden colour. Giant white head. Tons of carbonation. Pale malts, sweet fruit, and light citrus in the nose. Starts out lightly sweet, light bodied, very light. Subtle hops in the finish, with a pleasant citrus quality. Very drinkable summer refresher.

3.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
mribm (427) - Hurley, New York, USA - MAY 17, 2003
Poured from the bottle with an incredibly thick, creamy and long lasting head. I'm not a big fan of beers with the word summer in the name, however this one is pretty good. Nice lemony/citrusy/hoppy flavor. Another good product from Anchor Brewing Company.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Simon (42) - Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA - MAY 16, 2003
If I'm going to drink a lighter beer, I want it to taste something like this. Be careful when pouring... this beer has a huge creamy head on it.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
3fourths (6385) - Boulder, Colorado, USA - MAY 14, 2003
Very light and clear. Faint aromas of wheat, lemon peel, and spices. The taste is crisp, similar to a kolsch, more so than to a wheat. Body is light, with a malty, faint finish. A pleasent beer to enjoy on the porch in the summer.

2.2
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 7/20
HighGravity (926) - Baltimore, Maryland, USA - MAY 14, 2003
Light hazy gold. Aroma reminds me of ringwood yeast. The palate is thin, light, and low on flavor. Quick finish. Pretty bland.

2.3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 10/20
jazz88 (2395) - San Francisco, California, USA - MAY 13, 2003
Bottle. A light golden color with a foamy white head. A yeasty lager type aroma that is a little musty. Not good. Crisp and smooth but lacks a drinkable quality that would ever make me want to come back to this beer.

3.2
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
DavidP (1745) - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA - MAY 12, 2003
UPDATED: MAY 22, 2003 Crisp, refreshing taste! This beer has a nice a good creamy head as well. It's not at all overbearing, a good attribute for a summer beer. Re-Rate: Knocked down a few because of a Miller-esque funk taste I'm picking up.

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
beerbastard (310) - Mesa, Arizona, USA - MAY 11, 2003
Poured sparkling gold, with great white head. Noticed that tartness that comes from the wheat. Lite and refreshing, driness to the finish. This will satisfy your thirst on a hot day.


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