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When You're Strange

Anchorage Brewing Company

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Anchorage, AK


Tavour Rating

4.09

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Style

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Saison

ABV

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10.0%

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A Note on This Beer

It’s true what Jim Morrison said: “people are strange, when you’re a stranger.”

But, show up anywhere with a couple of cans of When You’re Strange, and everyone will treat you like an old friend. They might only be acting nice because they’re after a sip of this crisp and tangy, 10% ABV Apricot Saison, but who cares?

Besides, once you explain how much time and energy the brewers at Anchorage put into it, they’ll be so impressed that they’ll want to be friends for real!

This strange brew started with a slow, natural fermentation in one of Anchorage’s French Oak Foeders, creating tangy notes of lemon grass. Then, the brewers added a touch of Brettanomyces — a special yeast that brings a whisper of funky complexity to the brew. Next, they conditioned it in Chardonnay barrels for 18 months, adding notes of oak and vinous pops of snappy green grape.

Finally, they rested the beer on apricots for another 4 months, infusing the Ale with a gentle caress of bright stone-fruity flavors and a hint of jammy sweetness. 

Pop open the top, and you’ll find a bright, crisp, fruity, and refreshing Saison that any fan of the style will eagerly share. But be warned: the massive ABV towers above all normal Saisons! 

Enjoy When You’re Strange at your next get-together, and you’re practically guaranteed to make a few friends! And they’ll all remember your name, even if you ARE a little strange.

Anchorage is one of Thrillist’s Best Breweries in the Country!

Tavour strictly supports independent beer. Anchorage Brewing Company is certified independent by the Brewers Association


Reviews

4.09

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232 Ratings

Blackcat745

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4.5
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calebv

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5.0
Very complex, outstanding beer. Love the apricot, oak, and Brett
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henry319

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4.0
Bought for the girlfriend, she said it was very good.
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Johnhenry1832

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4.0
Excellent saison. Exceeded my expectations. Perfect balance with a great stone fruit funk.
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Gutbomb1972

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5.0
Fantastic beer ,I had no idea it was 10%.
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Dcgriffon

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5.0
A m a z I n g
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Savage710x

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3.5
Sour and sour again
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Beersnacks

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4.0
Interesting beer! Loved it
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frank1248

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3.5
Tart fruit forward
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nick2711

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4.0
10%
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josh2156

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4.0
Pretty good fruit in this but a really strong wine barrel
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matthew4095

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4.5
Smells like Apricot sour patch kids. Has a nice tartness with a good apricot finish.
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Halvorsen99

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4.5
I liked it - tart and smooth
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Jason_Edward

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4.0
A lot of funk!
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Kerzliteisbest

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5.0
Delicious beer. Very sour and funky. Very smooth. You will never know your drinking a 10% beer.
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hntr

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4.25
deep flavors for a sour, and excellent drinkability
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MysteryMachine

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5.0
Amazing, lots of barrel, funk and apricots. Full flavored but very drinkable and not so acidic like many other sours. Sours don't get much better than this.
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SavannahR

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5.0
Very fruity and great flavor!
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Zoobing21

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5.0
Nice,smooth
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Kharrisglass

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5.0
By far one of the best things I have drank! Crazy flavor profile of sour and funk. I need this available everyday lol
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patty84

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5.0
Really wished I’d bought the limit! Amazing like a sour & galaxy hops collided. Anchorage NEVER fail to meet my high expectations! I only wish Tavour carried more of their beer.
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raven49

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5.0
This beer is delicious!! Wish I grabbed more of this one.
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EAberg

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5.0
Really great bear. Not too sour, smooth but flavorful
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Zsnyd78

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4.25
Really nice apricot flavor with a woody-White wine finish. A great warm sensation. Not overbearing for being a stronger beer. Highly recommend.
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HiPlainsDrifter

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3.5
Spud Webb = Nate Robinson > Vince Carter > Jason Richardson > Aaron Gordon. Fake the funk < the meek shall inherit the Earth.
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Mosifus

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5.0
Bought this beer because of the name and design. Utterly delicious sour ale. Good punch of sour with a taste that lingers in a good way. Each sip leaves you wondering about those hidden flavors that you just can't put a name to.
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Darkwind112

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5.0
Great IPA
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I_AM_DANIEL

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4.0
pucker up buttercup
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william3040

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4.0
Funky and fruity.
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Chadbo

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4.25
tart with apricot, oak & white wine flavors.
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