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Anchor Summer Beer

Anchor Summer Beer

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A Wheat Ale brewed by
Anchor Brewing Company

San Francisco, California USA

bottled
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5422.78/5.02.78/5.0Summer4.6%53.1 Shaker, Weizen P  Stats

Commercial Description:
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.

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 jasonp (1423), Sterling/Dulles, Virginia, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/104/512/20

Jan 29, 2008  
On tap fresh at Anchor Brewery, San Fran - June 2007. Clear golden with a thick white head. Some wheat, lemon and citrus in the nose. Flavor has light notes of wheat, lemon zest, grassy noble hops and hay. Medium-light body with lively carbonation. A crisp, drinkin’ beer.

 bb (1985), Martinez, California, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/59/20
Jul 26, 2008  
Bottle. Amber beer with a nice off-white head. Wheat and malt aroma. Wheat, playdough, slight metallic flavor. Medium body. LIngering playdough and light banana.


moelikebeer (93), New Brighton, Minnesota, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 22, 2008  
Bottle. Medium golden pour with a medium size, white frothy head. Aroma of sweet malt and hops. Similar flavor with a little grassiness. Decent carbonation. Light and refreshing; nice summer beer.


 boFNjackson (482), Portland, Oregon, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/102/513/20
Jul 20, 2008  
Bottle... Poured orange with a big, white head. Aroma of corn chips and malt. Flavors of citrus hops, crackers, malt, and corn-like grains and yeasty characters. Seemed ok, but nothing special as far as wheat beers.


 CanIHave4Beers (147), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/104/56/104/513/20
Jul 18, 2008  
Anchor scores again, a nice fulffy white head makes this crystal clear golden brew very appetising. The beer is very light and easy drinking, but is not too sweet and has a nice dry lightly hoppy flavor.


 Slipstream (315), USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/102/512/20
Jul 17, 2008  
I had it served cold, since it is a summer brew. The label says it is a malted wheat ale. Decent pour with lacing. The aroma is fresh and mild. The flavor is dry, light, and crisp. Flavors of wheat and malt are present, but nothing else noteworthy, such as esters or spices. This is a nice, simple, summer wheat ale. Adding a little lemon or lime adds some flavor.




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