Anchor Brewing kicked off SF Beer Week today with the launch of a new, very limited beer: Our Barrel Ale.  It’s a special blend of their ales no Steam Beer here – and aged in their own Old Potrero Rye Whiskey barrels. They hosted the event in the brewery to celebrate, which brings me to an awkward admission: even though I live [...]

 
Every year, Anchor releases their Special Christmas Ale, and every year, it’s just a bit different. The spices, the beer recipe, and the tree on the label all vary, making each a unique snowflake.  I think this sort of experimentation is  great – and it makes for a particularly exciting vertical tasting.   Jeff, a member of the BABC, is [...]