Anytime that I read over the notes for reviews done a while back indicating that I would not really want to drink the beer again I immediately want to try the beer again. I am not sure what that says about how my mind works. Actually it sounds strange when I read that since I have evaluated many beers that I really enjoyed and have not been back to try them again either. I tend to get caught up in trying something new all of the time and pass up opportunities to go back to old favorites. That might be a bad habit.
Going back to beers that I did not like much is something I should really plan on doing. It is only fair to try something twice before deciding that I don’t care for it. Then again, it is a tough thing to spend your money on a beer that you think you already do not like. What a dilemma!
Now for the Friday evaluation . . .
Brewery: Anchor Brewing Co. (San Francisco, CA)
Name: Liberty Ale
Style: American Pale Ale
ABV: 6.00%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass. Gift from the Carlins.
Aroma: Smooth, floral hop nose (that is not even a slight bit harsh) with faint underlying malt notes that are slightly sweet.
Appearance: Light coppery color. Slight, off-white head with good retention and a solid trail on glass. Very clear with many tiny rising bubbles visible (champagne-like appearance).
Flavor: Sharp hoppy bitterness with a very light toasted malty flavor in back. Pretty good amount of dryness at finish that lingers quite a while.
Mouthfeel: Medium to light body with a fairly high level of carbonation. Creamy on the palate.
Overall Impressions: Seems to have more complexity in flavor than I am picking out and has much more hop dominant flavor than the aroma implies. I would not drink more than a few back to back and though I was glad to try, I don’t feel the need to have again.
Grade: C+
Anchor Brewing Co. - Liberty Ale
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