Wil E. Coyote, Genius
Contrary to popular belief, ACME is not a mail order weaponry supply house for coyotes, wily or otherwise.* However, one popular belief that is in fact correct is that I love me an amber. So I’m out with the missus for eye-talian and I’m thinking Peroni or Moretti with my insalata but lo and behold, an amber from ACME catches my eye.
Being a bit of a craft beer historian, I recognized the classic San Fran based brewer and their brand that was popular in the mid 1900’s.** I thought it was long gone and so was surprised to see this California common show up in a local Italian eatery. The glass even has a retro style Acme label. Some smart phone research determined that this beer’s origins were far closer to home than the Port of San Francisco, as in the Port of Dalhousie and our old friends at Lock Street.
In this case the word “acme” is not a brand but an adjective. An acme is the point at which someone or something is best, perfect, or most successful. A bold, some would say audacious, claim that begs a tasting to confirm or contradict.
How come most bartender pours look so much better than my home pours?*** This one is no exception. Textbook pour, if a perfect pour textbook exists. The aroma of a caramel malt smoothie, amber anticipation. A creamy mouthfeel with mild amber caramel body, very nice. It does have a bit of an ale backend bite which is balanced, so I wouldn’t call it smooth, but full bodied creamy tasty is a better description.
Acme? Maybe not the best that’s ever been but it’s pretty damn good.
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