Anchor Zymaster Series No. 6 Saaremaa Island Ale Anchor Brewing Company (Sapporo) San Francisco, California
Beer style: Traditional Ale - Other Ref: ratebeer.com Jun2024
Common descriptors are Inspired by Anchor Brewmaster Mark Carpenter’s Estonian beer journey. Saaremaa Island Ale is a medium-bitter pale ale (6% ABV) with Old World hop flavor and aroma with a light body and clean finish. But what makes our ale exceptional is the native yeast that Mark clandestinely brought back from his journey. It took months to isolate and culture this special strain, so essential to the unique character of Saaremaa Island’s indigenous beers. Reminiscent of some Belgian varieties, the yeast contributes a richly complex piquancy with overtones of freshly ground clove and allspice. [Cute story, but not a Koduolu (which is mostly brewed with baker’s yeast to boot) by any means.] |