What to do with (probably) the last Anchor Steam I'll ever have?

[Rish]

My grandson looked all around Atlanta and found one sixer of Anchor Steam which he gave to me (great to have family that loves you!). Can't decide whether to drink it while it's as fresh as it is (bottled 02/14/23) or save it and drink it passed it's prime but enjoy the nostalgia. Any thoughts?

 

[MaxStout]

Invite a good friend over, crack a few open. Hang out, tell jokes, have a good time.

Put a couple bottles in the back of the fridge to save for some special occasion.

 

[Deric]

Find some people who would appreciate it and share asap. Or drink it all yourself asap. Best to enjoy it while it's still (somewhat) fresh.

 

[DBhomebrew]

Be sure to save one to compare with the HB steam beer that's next in your pipeline.

 

[day_trippr]

Bottled back on Valentines Day?

Unless steam beer is notable for aging well you might put it up on eBay with a story and a ridiculous price and see what happens.
One never knows...

Cheers!

 

[CascadesBrewer]

Be sure to save one to compare with the HB steam beer that's next in your pipeline.

That is my plan! I had picked up a 6 pack of cans earlier in the year when Anchor announced they were limited distribution. I have one can tucked in the back of my fridge. I brewed a Cali Common last week. It is not an Anchor clone, but it should be close (I tossed 4 oz of Briess Extra Special Malt into the mash).

@Rish : I don't think it is a beer that ages particularly well. As much as I used to stick up my nose at canned beers, these days I really try to avoid any pale or hoppy beers in bottles. I would enjoy the beers now. Just maybe gently pry off a bottle cap (placing a quarter on the cap works to protect the cap), then clean, dry and recap a bottle to sit in a shelf.

 

[lumpher]

Unfortunately, a light hoppy beer won't age well. I wish it would... I have fond memories of Anchor Steam, but I haven't had 1 in 35 years. I guess I'll not have any more.

 

[Spartan1979]

While I do have a couple of fond memories of drinking Anchor Steam, I thought about going out and trying to find some when they made the announcement. In the end, I didn't bother.

 

[JAReeves]

The employees are putting together a funding drive to buy it out. You may get a chance to have it once again if it works.