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Light toast and caramel shape this California Common, which the brewers built around the toasted malt sweetness and deep copper colour of their all-time favourite steam beer. Barley malt, hops and yeast are the only ingredients. The beer is made with respect and a good dose of nostalgia for the brewers who came before, and it reaches 4.8% ABV and 18 IBU.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycaramelmalty
toasty
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted grain and warm caramel sweetness, characteristic of the beer's malt-forward construction.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anchorman

◎ Appearance

Anchorman presents a deep copper hue, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. The head forms with modest density and demonstrates stable retention, settling into a delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears measured and integrated, lending visual liveliness without aggressive effervescence.

deep copperbright claritystable head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and warm caramel sweetness, characteristic of the beer's malt-forward construction. Subtle noble hop notes emerge in the background, providing gentle herbal balance without dominating the sensory profile. A clean, yeast-neutral character allows the toasted malt complexity to remain center stage.

toasted graincaramel sweetnessnoble hop notesclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced toasted malt and caramel character, delivering genuine sweetness across the mid-palate that remains controlled and well-integrated. Moderate bitterness from the 18 IBU provides structural balance without harshness, while the low hop rate allows the malt to speak clearly. The finish transitions to a smooth, slightly crisp drying sensation.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessmoderate bitternesssmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and gently drying, with residual malt sweetness fading gracefully into a light, refreshing aftertaste. Carbonation provides mild prickling sensation that contributes to overall drinkability without lingering astringency.

clean finishgentle dryingrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About California Common

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What is a California Common?

California Common is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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