Anchor Brewing in San Francisco is famous for their steam beer, appropriately named Anchor Steam. What you may not know is that, for the last forty years, they have put out a Christmas ale as well, switching up the recipe and the tree on the label each year. I've had this the past few years, and it's always good and usually full of spice. This year's version follows that tradition. They don't tell you what they put in it, which I kind of like because it forces me to concentrate more on the flavor. It's pretty malty and toasty, and it tastes like it might have some nuts in it, along with some cloves, molasses, and ginger. The aftertaste has some hoppiness to it, which I don't necessarily like, but it's offset by the Christmas spices. It's another good offering from Anchor.
Name: Our Special Ale (aka Christmas Ale aka Merry Christmas and Happy New Year)
Brewery: Anchor Brewing Company
Location: San Francisco, California
ABV: 5.5%
IBU: N/A
Good
for drinking if: you are watching your hopes of a third place fantasy football finish fade with Peyton Manning's tired arm.
Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
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