Anchorage — A Deal With the Devil Batch 9 – 2025

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

The nose opens with profound bourbon barrel influence, releasing waves of vanilla-soaked oak, caramelized toffee, and dark fruit compote reminiscent of fig and prune. Underlying complexity emerges through notes of toasted walnut, brown butter, and subtle leather. The palate is monumentally rich yet impeccably balanced, showcasing its 20.6% strength with surprising elegance. Dense layers of molasses, dark chocolate, and bourbon-barrel char interweave with oxidative sherry notes and holiday spice. The finish extends indefinitely, warming with spiritous heat while maintaining crystalline clarity through waves of oak tannin, dried fruit, and caramelized sugar that linger like fine cognac.

Food Pairing

Pair with aged Stilton or Roquefort, where the beer’s sweetness and barrel character complement pungent blue cheese while cutting through richness. Equally sublime alongside dark chocolate torte with salted caramel, the dessert’s bitterness and salt enhancing the beer’s complex interplay of toffee, oak, and dark fruit while matching its luxurious intensity.

About Anchorage Brewing Company

Anchorage Brewing Company was founded in 2010 in Anchorage, Alaska, by Gabe Fletcher, a brewer whose vision centered on creating innovative, barrel-aged beers that push the boundaries of traditional brewing. The brewery has earned recognition for its meticulous approach to wild and sour ales, often incorporating extended aging in oak barrels with complex blends of wild yeast strains and bacteria. Fletcher’s background includes experience at respected brewing institutions, and this expertise is evident in Anchorage’s commitment to patience and precision in the brewing process.

What distinguishes Anchorage Brewing is their dedication to small-batch production and an uncompromising focus on quality over quantity. The brewery specializes in Belgian-inspired styles, particularly saisons and strong ales, which undergo lengthy barrel aging periods that can extend for months or even years. Their beers frequently feature fruit additions and experimental techniques that reflect both European brewing traditions and a distinctly American craft sensibility. Anchorage has garnered numerous accolades within the craft beer community, establishing itself as one of the premier producers of barrel-aged and mixed-fermentation beers in the United States. The brewery’s limited production volumes and exceptional quality have made their releases highly sought after by enthusiasts.

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