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Anchor Liberty Ale

Anchor Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Pale Ale · One of 191 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Anchor Liberty Ale is a bold and assertive American pale ale brewed with a single hop variety to showcase the unique characteristics of Cascade hops. This classic West Coast style ale delivers a perfect balance of citrus and pine aromatics with a crisp, clean finish.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anchor Liberty Ale

◎ Appearance

Anchor Liberty Ale presents a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant white head that demonstrates impressive retention. The carbonation is crisp and lively, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that add to its inviting presentation.

golden ambercrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive Cascade hop character, delivering classic West Coast citrus and pine aromatics with subtle floral notes. The hop-forward profile is bold and distinctive, with bright grapefruit notes cutting through the clean malt base, creating an intensely aromatic experience.

citruspinefloral hopsgrapefruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with assertive hoppy flavors that immediately assert themselves. Mid-palate reveals bright citrus and grapefruit notes balanced by a light malt backbone, leading to a pronounced dry bitterness that builds steadily without overwhelming.

crisphoppycitrus-forwarddry

◑ Finish

The finish is exceptionally clean and dry with a lingering bitter aftertaste that showcases the Cascade hop complexity. This persistent bitterness is characteristic and refreshing, leaving a pleasant, dry sensation on the palate.

clean finishlingering bitternessdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
83
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Anchor Liberty Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Anchor Liberty Ale

About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Anchor Liberty Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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