You can take the girl out of California...

Jan 22, 2008 at 11:22 PM
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But you can't take the Californian beer out of the girl...or something like that.

Today while out grocery shopping at Tesco, we discovered two of the most exciting things ever: Sierra Nevada and Anchor Steam. Anchor Steam is my favorite beer, and we actually had a keg of it at our wedding reception. We've heard rumours that there is Anchor Steam on draft at about 4 different bars in London. One night we walked about 4 miles to these three of these different pubs, to find only one of them had it...but bottled...and that there were out.

However, tonight we bought 6 bottles of Anchor Steam at £1.49 a pop, and I bought so many that a guy in our aisle bought one, too. All I can say is that the moment I snapped the top off (even though it's a twist off) it was pure, alcoholic bliss.

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Sweet. If for some reason you can't find it anymore, I will happily trade as many cases as you would like for a few Sam Smith Winter Welcome Ales. The one store I know that has sold it every year has stopped carrying it, and I have yet to find a bar that serves it.

I know how that must feel—I am still waiting for the day when I can find decent Chinese food in a restaurant in New Zealand. Still searching after 31 years.

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I know exactly what you mean. I was disproportionately excited when I saw Australian wine in a Californian supermarket... until I realised it was the crap stuff.

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Anchor Steam on draft would be heaven. :)

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California produces some very good beer. I must say that I've haven't tried Anchor Steam but I will put it on my list. Yod had suggested Rogue not too long ago and it was excellent. Arrogant Bastard: Yes. That's the one. Of course I've got a taste for strong IPAs and ESBs so it's hard to get too hoppy for me. Sierra Nevada IPA - Yes. too. Another good one. It's not as challenging as some of the other brews and that can be good at times.

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Good deal. I love Anchor Steam. It was one of our favorites when I was living in Minnesota. I don't see it too often in the stores in Arizona. May have to embark on an Anchor Steam hunt this weekend.

Good choice. Anchor Steam and Stella Artois are my 2 all time faves.

Just got back from Sacramento, where I happily imbibed both SNPA and Anchor Steam in large quantities. We can get them where I live, but it's just not the same. Picked up a SNPA keychain, too!

You can take the girl out of California...

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