Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Anchor - Bock Beer

First brewed in 2005.  Bock beer, released in celebration of the arrival of spring, is an ancient and mysterious part of the brewing tradition. Over time, the term "bock" has come to mean a beer darker and stronger than the brewery’s regular brew.  San Francisco’s Anchor Bock Beer is virtually handmade by the brewers of Anchor Steam® Beer, in one of the most traditional small breweries in the world.  It is brewed from a complex blend of the finest barley malts, wheat malts, and fresh, whole hops.

The ABV is 5.5 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Bock
Glass to use- Flute, Pilsener Glass, Mug or Stein
Delivery - 12oz Bottle

Not recommended for extended cellaring.

The Pour - Pours a very dark ruby color with a big tan head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Malts and chocolate. 
Taste -  Some sweetness from the malts, some hops, chocolate and a slightly hoppy aftertaste.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and a medium body.
Drinkable - A good session beer, drinkable.  have it with some wurst.  I would call this an American Bock.

This beer may pair well with cheese and meats.  German food like a wurst.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating =92

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