Apr 24 2020 56 mins
One of the most beloved breweries in San Francisco has a history that serves as a lens on the history of San Francisco itself. Liam takes us from Potrero Hill to North Beach, from fire to earthquake, from sour beer to death by cable car, as we trace the history of Anchor Brewing.
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Fermented beverages make strange bedfellows of bacteria, and the result is often esters. Esters are the reason your wine (or rum!) smells like tropical fruit. Philip explains where esters come from, and how they contribute to the pleasure of drinking what you like.
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