10th Episode! - Elephants, Blackberries, and Paul Revere!
So this is it true believers, our milestone tenth episode!
In this elixir filled episode we look at the Anchor Brewing Company’s Liberty Ale, commemorating the historic ride of Paul Revere. Such a well balanced brew with candied hops and a real satisfying taste. We also tackle Carlsberg’s Elephant Ale, a fantastic tasting malt brew from one of the leaders in fine beers worldwide. Our final beer of the day is Leinenkugels Berry Weiss, a surprisingly tasty beer that should have been stocked in the wine cooler aisle.
Show Notes
Anchor Liberty Ale
ABV: 6%
Brewer: Anchor Brewing Company, San Francisco
Additional Information:
Brewery was established in 1896 on Potrero Hill, in San Francisco by Gottlieb Brekle. Currently owned by Fritz Maytag who purchased in 1965. Anchor is notably known for being a major influence in the micro-brew revolution, and being the originator or Steam Beer.
Carlsberg Elephant
ABV: 7.2%
Brewer: Carlsberg Group, Copenhagen, Denmark
Additional Information:
- Brewery founded by J.C. Jacobsen in 1847.
- Named after his son Carl
- Jacobson is also the founder of The Carlsberg Laboratory for Scientific Research in Brewing.
- Merged with Tetley in 1992
- Has breweries in 15 countries and over 42 brands of beer.
Leinenkugels Berry Weiss
ABV: 4.7%
Brewer: Leinenkugels, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Additional Information:
- Brewery was founded in 1867 by Jacob Leinenkugel
- Products are known as “Leinie’s”
- Was not know for their craft beers until the 1980’s
- Have a hearty family of brews
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Comments
A week or so after I had recommended the Oskar Blue’s Ten Fidy I remembered that it’s a seasonal winter release so you may not be able to find any. My bad. Their Old Chub is a nice malty Scottish ale and the Dale’s Pale is one of my absolute favorites.
Another brew that I would heartily recommend is Otter Brewery’s Hoppy Otter. It’s an English IPA that uses American hops. This is one super balanced and very tasty ale which surprised me since I’m not a big English IPA fan.
For some reason getting a mention on your show made me feel all warm and fuzzy. 
Once I make it back to PA I’ll buy you guys a round or two.
I’m heartbroken.
Of all the beers from Leinenkugel beers you could have picked - you had to choose the nastiest one of them all. Could you not have called and consulted with me first? Red, Creamy Dark, Big Butt, Summer Shandy, or even the Honey Weiss would have been so much better!!!
That’s it - you need to take a road trip - I’ll set up brewery tours for you. Beer tastings on location. Get in your car and get over here!
Love,
Marcus
Love your guys show! Keep ‘em up!. I have a couple of beers that I and my comrades just cannot stand…maybe in the future you can try them, I’d love your take on them.
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Arrogant Bastard Ale
Both beers kicked our arses. Perhaps you would brave through them?
BTW, I am on a total recession Coors kick thanks to your episode. I live in Phoenix,AZ - so Tecate is much more familiar to me, but the Coors review was spot on.
keep it up!