Sunday, May 8, 2016

American IPA from my home state of California: Anchor Liberty Ale(aka the first modern American single-hop and dry-hopped ale)



One thing I do miss about my home state are all the good APAs/IPAs . I was happy to see a local store out here in France had this one in stock, as I had never  tried it before. Upon opening, the bottle let out a flurry of various aromas  that included grapefruit, vanilla, orange-peels, and even a bit of a floral smell.  The carbonation was akin to that of champagne,-small bubbles that continued fizzing until the end,  and the taste was delicious.

It had that typical bitterness that usually accompanies traditional IPAs without being too much.  The abv was perfect at around 6 percent, so you aren't overwhelmed by the alcohol content, and you can enjoy a few and still be able to play table tennis on a nice day like we have been having out here. All said and done, this beer really set the standard for me for any future APA  I might try, and yes, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves pale ales.




Fun fact:
"Liberty Ale® was first brewed to celebrate the bicentennial of Paul Revere’s historic ride. As the first modern American IPA brewed after prohibition and the first modern American single-hop ale and dry-hopped ale, Anchor’s Liberty Ale® is the original craft brewed ale and the historic beer that started a revolution."







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Price: € 2,47

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