The anchor is a fundamental part of a ship and ensures that it stays in place when needed. With tremendous weight and arms that hook onto rocks or dig into the seabed, the anchor holds the watercraft in place and prevents currents and waves from carrying it away. Buoys and other shipping signals are also placed using anchors. In the past, heavy stones were simply used on ropes, but today there are a variety of different anchors that are selected to suit the anchorage, weather and depth of the water. In many cultures, the anchor symbolizes values such as loyalty and reliability, while in Christianity it also represents hope. In maritime aesthetics, the anchor is often used for decoration and as an ornament.
The Smögenbryggar´n brewery from Smögen, Sweden is located in a location surrounded by water. The brewery specializes in producing beers that contain hops, malt and yeast as well as treasures from the sea. Seaweed, mussel shells and algae can be found on almost every ingredient list.
Truly maritime and probably the reason why the brewery’s own beer glass is decorated with anchors. The tumbler holds 280 milliliters and is decorated with both the brewery’s logo and a small anchor.
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