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Anchor Liberty Ale
Beer-a-Day #309 
A special top-fermenting ale yeast is used during fermentation and is responsible for many of Liberty Ale’s subtle flavors and characteristics. Carbonation is produced by an entirely natural process called “bunging,” which produces champagne-like bubbles. Dry-hopping (adding fresh hops to the brew during aging), imparts a unique aroma to the ale. It is a process rarely used in this country today.
Dry-hopping is rare? I don’t know about that.
Pale yellow with a creamy white head. I smell some fruitiness (apples perhaps) and some spice. Maltiness in the beginning but plenty of hops in the finish. That’s darn good.
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Anchor Christmas Ale 2009
about 8 months ago - 3 comments
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about 1 year ago - No comments
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