Sipping Summer: Anchor Summer Wheat’s Dance Between Tradition and Today
Brewer’s Philosophy
There’s a soulful dance between tradition and innovation at Anchor Brewing Company. Since its inception in the late 1800s, the brewers have struck a delicate balance, cherishing the past while welcoming the new. Their Summer Wheat captures this spirit—a nod to sunny days and warm breezes, all wrapped in a bottle.
How It’s Made
With a base of malted barley and soft red winter wheat, this beer is truly a summertime muse. While the techniques are time-honored, using open-air fermentation, there’s a freshness in every sip that feels very much ‘now’.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Imagine a sunlit field. The pale straw color of this beer mirrors that, with its haze telling tales of an unfiltered journey. And when poured, a gentle white froth crowns it like a wispy cloud.
Bouquet
A lazy afternoon in an orchard—that’s what the aroma reminds me of. Delicate whiffs of fruitiness play hide and seek, with a hint of citrus, perhaps like the first peel of a lemon. And then, like a comforting hug, there’s the soft aroma of freshly baked bread.
Flavors
On first taste, there’s a whisper of malt sweetness, never overpowering, just perfectly balanced. The wheat comes through, rustic and true. And just when you think you’ve pinned it down, a zesty citrus note dances across the tongue.
Price
3 euros. Considering the heart and history poured into every bottle, the price is refreshingly modest.
Food Pairings
Think fresh. Grilled chicken salads, creamy cheeses, or a plate of seafood, especially the kind you’d find by the coast. That hint of citrus in the beer? It’ll playfully complement dishes with a dash of lemon or lime. If you’re feeling adventurous, let it wash down a spicy bite—it can handle the heat.
In a Nutshell
Anchor Summer Wheat is like a heartfelt letter from Anchor Brewing—a brew that respects its roots, yet feels effortlessly modern.
