Not what I was looking for

Another week has come to an end, and another beer has come and gone. I had looked to try something new so I reached out to a longstanding American brewery to see what they had to offer. This specific one was recommended to me, but at the end of the day I was left with bad taste in my mouth from the Anchor Humming Ale.

Anchor has been around since 1896. They're based in San Francisco, CA and have the flagship brew called 'Steam Beer'. I'll have to circle back around for that one because the one I have tonight I am rather disappointed with. For the most part the guys at my LHBS are spot on with their recommendations. This one? Not so much....


It is categorized as an american pale ale yet there are flavor profiles in this one that makes it hard to label as such. When I checked out the specs for it I was surprised to find that it was an APA. I think my roommate put it best by saying that it has a 'heineken'-like flavor and I agree. It is that almost sour, tart flavor that isn't well balanced from the hops or malt. This one is more bitter (in a bad way) than I would look for in a brew.


Maybe it is the long week that I had, or maybe it is just the beer I am still trying to finish, but I am coming up short with stuff to say today. Although on the other hand I don't see anything wrong with getting right to the point. From what I can tell, Anchor is a rather respected brewer on the scene... so if you see it I'd definitely consider picking up some. Just as long as its not this one. Unless you like Heineken.


Anchor
Humming Ale
American Pale Ale
5.9% abv