Anchor Brewing Company

Anchor Liberty India Pale Ale

9.128 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
San Francisco Bay, California, USA
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John Geddes

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 26th, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.2

Curry chicken and mushroom over rice for dinner and this goodie. Literally, perfect pairing beer. 92pts Columbia/425

Curry chicken and mushroom over rice for dinner and this goodie. Literally, perfect pairing beer. 92pts Columbia/425

Jan 25th, 2017
Pierpaolo Petrassi MW

Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

8.9

A very iconic US IPA. Heady aromatic nose from the 'dry hopping' process with hints of citrus, herbs and some spice too. Full bodied at 5.9% but nicely balanced. Lovely IPA.

A very iconic US IPA. Heady aromatic nose from the 'dry hopping' process with hints of citrus, herbs and some spice too. Full bodied at 5.9% but nicely balanced. Lovely IPA.

Dec 4th, 2016
Joe Webb

My harvest punchdown helper tonight

My harvest punchdown helper tonight

Aug 30th, 2015
Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.1

Liberty lunch!

Liberty lunch!

Apr 9th, 2015
James Ellis

Good afternoon liberty ale. Not the best, only been at it for 41 years. Get your shit sorted out!!

Good afternoon liberty ale. Not the best, only been at it for 41 years. Get your shit sorted out!!

Jul 10th, 2016
Mitchell Mulder

My all time favorite Anchor beer, and the one they have been since April 18, 1975, it is why I am reviewing this beer now, Fourth of July coming up, it was really to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Paul Revere's historical ride, and it is also my birthday, April 18th, but back to the brewery and this beer, if you did not know, Anchor Brewery is the very first craft breweries in the USA, when they brewed this beer it was the very first American IPA's some today call it a American Pale Ale, it is brewed with cascade whole cone hops, with a rich malt backbone, by today's standards it seems quite mild, not over hoppy, nor bitter, super well balanced, I love this beer and one of my personal favorites, been drinking this since 1978, It is a true classic that had held up so well, excellent beer all around, pairs with just about any food, and just great tasting, I am a little basis on this, so I give it the highest grade, just because it really was the very first IPA in America and for me, and the price is dirt cheap for such a well made beer from a Outstanding Pioneer brewery

My all time favorite Anchor beer, and the one they have been since April 18, 1975, it is why I am reviewing this beer now, Fourth of July coming up, it was really to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Paul Revere's historical ride, and it is also my birthday, April 18th, but back to the brewery and this beer, if you did not know, Anchor Brewery is the very first craft breweries in the USA, when they brewed this beer it was the very first American IPA's some today call it a American Pale Ale, it is brewed with cascade whole cone hops, with a rich malt backbone, by today's standards it seems quite mild, not over hoppy, nor bitter, super well balanced, I love this beer and one of my personal favorites, been drinking this since 1978, It is a true classic that had held up so well, excellent beer all around, pairs with just about any food, and just great tasting, I am a little basis on this, so I give it the highest grade, just because it really was the very first IPA in America and for me, and the price is dirt cheap for such a well made beer from a Outstanding Pioneer brewery

Jun 29th, 2015
PABA

Small head. Lightly cloudy. Nicely balanced.

Small head. Lightly cloudy. Nicely balanced.

Dec 10th, 2014
Grace Nevins

very nice delicate carbonation, slightly sweet, overall delicious ale from the bay

very nice delicate carbonation, slightly sweet, overall delicious ale from the bay

Jul 22nd, 2014
Carlos Mata

Deep golden yellow. Cream of corn and sweet wheaties cereal on the nose. Not as impressive on the palate, though nice creaminess and very refreshing sensation. Quite satisfying and with a bit of a pleasant bitter flare towards the end. 85 pts.

Deep golden yellow. Cream of corn and sweet wheaties cereal on the nose. Not as impressive on the palate, though nice creaminess and very refreshing sensation. Quite satisfying and with a bit of a pleasant bitter flare towards the end. 85 pts.

Jun 28th, 2014