Anchor Humming Ale - Anchor Brewing Company

GeezLynn

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +7.2%

02-16-2013 04:56:39 | More by GeezLynn

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

05-13-2013 14:27:43 | More by KStark

Mullinger1980

Ohio

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-11-2013 10:50:20 | More by Mullinger1980

bconsidine

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

05-10-2013 18:33:46 | More by bconsidine

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-09-2013 14:04:00 | More by Bill235

largadeer

California

3/5  rDev -19.6%

05-08-2013 18:34:55 | More by largadeer

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

04-25-2013 02:32:17 | More by SmellsofMahagony

blackdavid

Brazil

5/5  rDev +34%

04-23-2013 19:29:04 | More by blackdavid

logicerror

California

2/5  rDev -46.4%

04-17-2013 03:55:10 | More by logicerror

dasunder

Tennessee

2.75/5  rDev -26.3%

04-08-2013 02:27:26 | More by dasunder

NoetheMatt

Kentucky

1.75/5  rDev -53.1%

04-04-2013 13:49:58 | More by NoetheMatt

kingmaker

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

04-02-2013 04:52:15 | More by kingmaker

normaldotcom

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

04-01-2013 18:46:25 | More by normaldotcom

RickS95

Indiana

3.65/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a clear copper orange color. The body itself is fairly non-descript, but the head is really nice for the style. A thick topping of large and small bubbles. Strong retention, but a nice thick lace as the bubbles eventually give in.

It's got a strange smell. There's not much of it, even after it warms a bit, but it seems to be a fight between pilsner malts and citrus hops. So far, I'm on the fence as to whether I like it or it works.

The taste is more indicative of the style and a welcome change from the unusual smell. Standard bisuity malt base with a spread of citrus (lemon, grapefruit) on top.

It's pretty tame in the mouth. Normally I'd expect an explosion of hoppy citrus bite from a West Coast Pale Ale, but this is very subdued. Mostly tart and slightly bitter from the beginning, it's somewhat loose and watered down. As it works its way back, the acidic citrus gives the tongue something to think about. Wet finish, with an Earthy bitterness lasting well into the finish.

It's a Godsend if you're used to American macros. If you're used to top notch APAs, it's merely pretty good. Somewhat easy to drink, just does little in the way of excitement.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2013 03:09:57 | More by RickS95

Fluffypuff11

New York

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-18-2013 23:29:54 | More by Fluffypuff11

ummswimmin

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-17-2013 19:41:43 | More by ummswimmin

spycow

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-08-2013 00:50:40 | More by spycow

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-06-2013 05:03:59 | More by orangesol

buzzy

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -19.6%

03-05-2013 23:22:19 | More by buzzy

match1112

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-03-2013 18:37:30 | More by match1112

bacher468

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-02-2013 16:02:12 | More by bacher468

Ciocanelu

Romania

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

02-20-2013 12:07:57 | More by Ciocanelu

BrazilianAussie

Brazil

4/5  rDev +7.2%

02-11-2013 09:46:07 | More by BrazilianAussie

stride28

2.85/5  rDev -23.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Consumed this beer out of the bottle, which was a bit shorter and wider than usual. The bottle design meshed well with the company's anchor logo and font choices, creating a rugged yet refined feel reminiscent of seafaring and sailing. Unfortunately, the beer's great visual aesthetics did not line up with its taste and olfactory experience. The beer had a strong 'boozy' aroma. Taste-wise, the Humming Ale was hoppy, with distinctive earthy tones that were fine, but I was let down by the bitter and tart middle. The taste concluded with a convincing bitterness that carried along the alcohol that was suggested by the beer's aroma. However, the summary on the bottle mentions a "bold, hoppy ale" (agreed), that celebrates the brewery's "first brew". Perhaps the surprising bitterness and unrefined aroma is meant to evoke memories of a fledgling, optimistic, brewery that would later find its signature taste.

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2013 04:22:51 | More by stride28

BklynTerp

New York

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

02-04-2013 06:21:04 | More by BklynTerp