Comments on: Liberty Ale by Anchor Brewing

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:23:12 +0000

Thanks Alechemest for appreciating my rankings. I’m glad you approve because I wrote it with you in mind. Considering we’re talking about subjectivity here, where’s this official ‘10 best beers in the US’ list that I must have missed? Does this list change from year to year or is it etched in stone someplace?
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By: Alechemist

Alechemist — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:27:29 +0000

Folks, with all due respect, Anchor Liberty is one of the ten best beers in the US. It is NOT a pale ale, but rather the first American-brewed IPA (and was intended to be such) since Ballantines went away. It’s a bold IPA but incredibly well-balanced and entirely to style. Still one of the finest IPAs in the country. I appreciate your ranking based on subjective likes and dislikes, but that’s like saying you only like red wines so even the best pinot gris only gets a 2 of 5 because…well…you just don’t like white wines.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:35:36 +0000

Interesting review, but I couldn’t disagree more!

Cheers!
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By: Scott - The Brew Club

Scott - The Brew Club — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:14:43 +0000

Ben, good points. I made up a category of "IPA Light" but that's just my take. I don't know - perhaps it stands alone? BTW, hang in there in your job search! Scott - The Brew Club’s last blog post..Chelsea Brewing Co. NYC - Some good beers!

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:41:58 +0000

As mentioned, Anchor brews to tradition and I appreciate them for this reason. They also brew good tasting beers, which doesn't hurt. I'm a fan of the Liberty Ale but I'm also a fan of hoppy beer. I was in San Fran a few months back and toured the brewery. We were told that Liberty has about 75 IBU's which makes for a IPA like beer. If I were judging the beer and only the beer, I'll give it a 3.75 out of 5 but I don't know if I would judge it in the IPA category. What style category would you put Liberty in? Thoughts? Ben’s last blog post..Dear Craft Beer,

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:50:10 +0000

Good point Micheal. I know Bob the Brit sometimes adds some weight to his rankings for things like tradition and sticking to a more costly process – I hadn’t really considered that yet.

I did mention it tasted like a quality beer, its just not my thing. Anchor definitely gets my respect for their role in the industry though, no doubt and very good point to mention.

Mike, I’ve seen the Anchor porter, I bet I’d like it!

By: Michael Reinhardt

Michael Reinhardt — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:34:17 +0000

I'd give it a higher rating than you did. It's not a 4 or 5 star, but I think I'd go 3.25. Part of the reason has to do with how instrumental Anchor was for our current beer culture. The other part is that I'd give something like a Spaten Lager or something in that realm a 3/3.25 and I think that this one is on par with them (quality not style). Michael Reinhardt’s last blog post..Sip with us Saturday: Sam Adams Summer Ale

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:05:09 +0000

I'm going to try this one sometime. I see it all the time and just waiting for a moment to pick it up. I have to say that the Anchor Porter is a really good one. Mike’s last blog post..Highland Oatmeal Porter