Anchor Zymaster Series No. 3: Flying Cloud San Francisco Stout - Anchor Brewing Company

tdm168

North Carolina

3.68/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

On tap at World of Beer Raleigh

A - black with a big thick brown head that has great retention

S - very faint nose; roasted malts, some chocolate

T - chocolate, roasted malts, creamy, faintly grainy, a bit sweet

M - medium bodied, well carbonated

This was a nice beer. It was rich and had good drinkability. My only complaint was the sweet graininess that came through. Otherwise, this was a nice stout that is worth a try.

Serving type: on-tap

02-17-2013 00:14:28 | More by tdm168

protton

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +9%

06-12-2013 04:53:39 | More by protton

MontereyBay831

California

5/5  rDev +21.1%

06-11-2013 06:31:21 | More by MontereyBay831

kylehay2004

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.1%

06-09-2013 03:08:45 | More by kylehay2004

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.9/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured a finger and half of head on a pitch black colored body.
The aroma was great with smoked salt and caramel.
The taste was roasted malt, Belgian sugar and burnt wood.
The texture was crisp with moderate carbonation.
A really nice and solid stout.

Serving type: on-tap

06-09-2013 00:38:30 | More by Fatehunter

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

06-04-2013 12:16:28 | More by xnicknj

KickbacksSteve

Florida

4.21/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

On tap at Kickbacks in Jax. Poured into a snifter. Black body, light beige head, moderate retention, mostly clear lacing. Aroma includes coffee, roasted malt, touch of chocolate and vanilla. Taste follows suit, nice bitter chocolate aftertaste and pretty nice delivery of flavors. Tasty and easy to drink with a little extra alcohol. Good to see Anchor stepping outside the box.

Serving type: on-tap

06-04-2013 03:59:34 | More by KickbacksSteve

ConMac

Connecticut

4.63/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had this one on tap at Eli Cannon's in Middletown. Very good - hope that Anchor considers putting this beer into a permanent rotation. Very smooth, dark color and overall a very drinkable stout. Drinks a lot smoother than the ABV would suggest. Would drink again!

Serving type: on-tap

05-25-2013 21:19:34 | More by ConMac

Phyl21ca

Quebec (Canada)

3.78/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Tap: Poured a pitch-black color stout with a medium size dark brown foamy head with good retention. Aroma of black chocolate with some residual sugar and light dry roasted malt notes. Taste is also dominated by black chocolate notes with some residual sugar (lactose?) and some dry roasted malt. Body has a creamy texture with good carbonation and a medium full body. Very enjoyable and well brewed overall.

Serving type: on-tap

05-24-2013 13:43:01 | More by Phyl21ca

RichH55

Illinois

5/5  rDev +21.1%

05-13-2013 17:18:25 | More by RichH55

drabmuh

Maryland

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-13-2013 15:26:05 | More by drabmuh

GaryMarkle84

Virginia

4/5  rDev -3.1%

04-28-2013 22:25:57 | More by GaryMarkle84

DoubleSimcoe

New York

4/5  rDev -3.1%

04-12-2013 23:43:08 | More by DoubleSimcoe

mjl21

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

03-25-2013 23:00:52 | More by mjl21

thebouch01

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.1%

03-17-2013 01:49:13 | More by thebouch01

Jovo

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

03-16-2013 18:41:25 | More by Jovo

Mullinger1980

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +9%

03-11-2013 22:47:24 | More by Mullinger1980

hayesjw

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

03-11-2013 20:24:12 | More by hayesjw

AApparel

California

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

02-26-2013 20:26:25 | More by AApparel

pkalix

California

4.36/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

thick, very nice full head, darker than dark....
smell is of toasted stuff- roasted nuts, coffee, roasted malts....
taste is roasted everything; thick, nice taste, typical stout flavors although nothig special.
overall, a decent brew. could have a few of these in succession, but thicker, darker, harder than a the other brews to breed a continuity. but a very decent product.

Serving type: on-tap

02-22-2013 02:57:26 | More by pkalix

UCLABrewN84

California

4.01/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Pours an opaque black with a foamy dark khaki head that settles to a film on top of the beer. A foamy curtain of lace coats the glass on the drink down. Smell is of dark roasted malt, cocoa, and cookie dough. Taste is much the same with vanilla and cocoa powder flavors on the finish. There is a medium amount of roasty bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer with a great smell and tasty flavors. Definitely the best of the Zymaster series so far in my opinion.

Serving type: on-tap

02-10-2013 09:05:10 | More by UCLABrewN84

MarioM

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

02-10-2013 00:13:45 | More by MarioM

wedge

North Carolina

3.83/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

@ Tyler's (Raleigh)

Pretty close to black crowned with a rock solid, tight, beige head. Smells of caramel, bread, and cocoa roastiness. Roasted malt flavor...caramel, chocolate, and some dark fruity esters. Medium-plus body with a nice, soft creaminess. Pretty good stout that drinks lighter than it's 7.5%.

Serving type: on-tap

02-09-2013 22:32:03 | More by wedge

AngusOg

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

02-01-2013 18:44:06 | More by AngusOg

2beerdogs

California

3.25/5  rDev -21.3%

01-31-2013 00:08:45 | More by 2beerdogs