Anacortes Brewery

The Anacortes Brewery was established in 1994 and is the 8th oldest continuously operating brewery in the state of Washington. They brew over thirty styles annually, and after all these years in the business, they take pride in still being an innovator.  Their brewers focus on high quality ingredients, a carefully controlled process and delicate handling to provide one of the best beers you will find in the industry.

The Anacortes Brewery operates a seven barrel brewery designed and installed by Sound Brewing Systems of Seattle with vessels fabricated by Ripley Stainless in British Columbia.

Besides many unique specialty ales, the brewery features a cold room designed specifically for lagering, a process that provides beers with a traditional character and complexity.

Remember, if you don’t see Anacortes at your favorite pub, ask for us!

Beer Descriptions

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Sunrise IPA (ABV 6.3% / IBU 70) This bright modern style IPA is augmented with Lupulin powder packing a juicy citrus aroma. Skagit Valley malt, Vienna malt and oats combine for a medium mouth feel.  Late addition Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic hops add a bold, crisp finish.

Flavored Empress! Imperial Stout (ABV 9.3% / IBU 45)   Brewed for international woman’s day. Dark, robust and full of gusto, this beer contains generous amounts of roasted barley, black & chocolate malts for intense flavor, color & aroma, and then flavored with dark chocolate for a bold rich flavor.  (Served in a half pint.)

Darkside IPA (ABV 7.3% / IBU 80)   Dark roasted grains produce a darker color than our original IPA. This Black IPA is made with 2-Row, Munich and chocolate malts and then stained with black. Hopped with Amarillo and Centennial. This beer drinks like it looks Malty and hoppy.

Valley Pilsner (5.1% ABV / 20 IBU) This golden pilsner is made from Northwest two row and hopped with experimental varietal HBC 472 for a coconut-woody character.

Noel Winter Ale (ABV 8.2% / IBU 44)   Brewed to celebrate the holiday season, this winter warmer uses various aromatic specialty malts and has a prominent hop character from mild American Noble varieties.

Amber (ABV 5.5% / IBU 40) The official beer of the Anacortes Arts Festival, this elegant northwest-style Amber Ale is medium bodied with a subtle malty character. Columbus & Cascade hops provide a crisp balance.

Blonde (ABV 5.8 % / IBU 20) This golden colored, highly drinkable ale is made with Skagit Valley Pilot pale Malt and hopped for balance with Tettnanger hops.

Highway to Helles (ABV 4.6% / IBU 18)   Our Helles Lager is a tribute to the North Cascades Highway that runs through Anacortes. Highly drinkable and well-balanced, this refreshing session beer is brewed in the traditional German style, slightly malt forward with restrained bitterness from Crystal & Perle hops, finishing soft and dry.

Tripel Vision (ABV 9.8% / IBU 16) Our Belgian Tripel adheres to traditional guidelines with it’s pale straw color from mostly pilsner malt and it’s high alcohol content. This floral Belgian will make your lips sing! (Served in a half pint)

Empress! Imperial Stout (ABV 9.3% / IBU 45)   Brewed for international woman’s day. Dark, robust and full of gusto, this beer contains generous amounts of roasted barley, black & chocolate malts for intense flavor, color & aroma. (Served in a half pint.)

Knucklehead Red (ABV 4.5% / IBU 20)   Named after 92.9 KISM radio’s popular “9:30 Knucklehead” show, this session beer uses just a touch of caramel malt for color and body. It’s lightly hopped for balance and lower alcohol so you can have a couple without becoming a knucklehead!

Erie Oatmeal Stout (ABV 5.8% / IBU 18)   Named for the highest point on Fidalgo Island, Mount Erie, this beer is big and roasty on the front end with an inviting chocolate aroma. It’s full flavored with a silky medium-body and a bittersweet coffee note. Columbus, Perle & Cascade provide a delicate balance for a smooth and dry finish.

Deception Pass Pale Ale (ABV 5.3% / IBU 45) A refreshing ale made with 2 row and Munich malts, Mosaic hop in the boil and dry hopped with Simcoe. New recipe for a popular favorite!

Fidalgo Light (ABV 4.7% / IBU 15) Named for our destination island, this straw-colored, lightly hopped session beer is designed for light beer drinkers.

March Point Porter (ABV 5% / IBU 35) A rich, dark ale named for the northeastern peninsula of our island, this beer features complex flavor from 4 malts and Perle & Cascade hops. Chocolate malt dominates taste and color in this otherwise balanced brew.

Belgian Blonde (ABV 5.8 / IBU 20) Made with Skagit Valley Pilot Pale and Munich malts, this golden colored, highly drinkable Belgian-style ale is hopped for balance with Tettnang.

Whistle Lake Weizen (ABV 4.7% / IBU 18)  Our award-winning Hefeweizen has a cloudy golden color and a full, fruity aroma. Bavarian yeast produces striking banana & clove. This summertime favorite is light-bodied with mild tartness finishing relatively dry – the perfect thirst quencher!

Ask your Server about the Cask of the day.

Brewers night With our Friends at Terramar Brewery:

 

Harvest Cider Raspberry Blueberry Harvest // Fruited semi-dry cider // 6.9% ABV – Cosmic Crisp apples fermented on an English Ale yeast strain and then conditioned on loads of locally grown raspberries and blueberries.

Keg orders are accepted Mon thru Fri, 11:00AM -5:00PM.
48 hr notice required.
Must be 21 yrs or older.
Keg Pickup and Return Times: Daily 11:00AM – 3:00PM.
Styles subject to availability.

Call (360) 588-1720 to order and for a list of available styles.

Prices as follows:
1/2 bbl keg most beers = $242 + tax
(Volume = 120 pint glasses)

1/4 bbl keg most beers = $147 + tax
(Volume = 60 pint glasses)

1/6 bbl keg most beers = $121 + tax

1/2 bbl keg IPA and high strength beers (>8%) = $249 + tax

1/4 bbl IPA and high strength beers (>8%) = $153 + tax

1/6 bbl IPA and high strength beer  (>8%) = $125 + tax

Keg deposit = $100 credit card
Tap deposit = $50 credit card

We can also order other brewery’s kegs from any major distributor. Give us a call and we’ll do the research!

Pub Owners: For wholesale orders, send a note to info@anacortesrockfish.com!