From Anchor:
San Francisco, CA (March 10, 2014) – Today, Anchor Brewing Company
announces the release of Flying Cloud San Francisco Stout™, a dark Dublin-
style brew, that marks the first release in their Anchor Argonaut Collection™.
The stouts savored in Gold Rush San Francisco were no ordinary ales. They
were export stouts—dark, intense, high-gravity brews created to survive the long
voyage around Cape Horn. Inspired by this unique history, Flying Cloud San
Francisco Stout (7.4% ABV) is a Dublin-style brew made with English Maris Otter
pale malt, two black malts, and flaked barley. Nugget and Golding hops provide a
spicy, floral complement to the deep, dark-chocolaty maltiness and dry finish. 
“Flying Cloud was originally brewed as part of Anchor’s Zymaster series. The
beer instantly became a favorite among Anchor fans, as well as the brewers
here,” said Mark Carpenter, Brewmaster at Anchor Brewing. “We used flaked
barley and Maris Otter malt to create a smooth mouth-feel that sets a perfect
background for the beer’s dark roasted flavor. It finishes slightly sweet but is
balanced with just enough lingering spicy hop flavor. This tasty stout pairs well
with rich meat dishes like a slow-roasted lamb shank. However one chooses to
enjoy Flying Cloud though, we know they will be pleased by this delicious, dark
Dublin-style brew.”
The average clipper took 125 days to sail from New York to San Francisco. But
not Flying Cloud, which, in 1851, made the trip in 89 days, 21 hours anchor to
anchor. No other ship sailed it faster until 1989. With its “extreme” design, its
captain Josiah Creesy, and his wife/navigator Eleanor, the Flying Cloud is the
ideal symbol for this distinctively delicious brew.
Flying Cloud San Francisco Stout first arrived on the market in January 2013 as
the third release in Anchor’s Zymaster series, an experimental series that
features innovative techniques and unusual flavors with every release. Due to
popular demand, Flying Cloud San Francisco Stout will be released for a limited
time in 4-packs as the first beer in Anchor’s Argonaut Collection.
The Argonaut Collection Sets Sail
Argonauts were the legendary heroes who sailed with Jason on the Argo in quest
of the Golden Fleece. During the California Gold Rush, this ancient word was
reimagined to include those hardy pioneers who journeyed westward by ship or
prairie schooner in search of adventure, fortune, and a new life. In the spirit of
this timeless quest, America’s first craft brewery is proud to launch the limited
release of uniquely Anchor brews, the Anchor Argonaut Collection.
The Anchor Argonaut Collection marks the first time since 1971 that Anchor has
released an Anchor beer in a 4-pack. To honor the spirit of adventure, The
Argonaut Collection will showcase adventurous new brews for a limited time,
starting with the release of Flying Cloud San Francisco Stout.
Anchor Flying Cloud San Francisco Stout will be available nationwide for a
limited time starting March 2015.
Learn more about this unique beer by visiting www.AnchorBrewing.com.
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