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Anchor Our Special Ale (2005 and later)

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91
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
10383.56/5.03.56/5.0Winter5.5%94.9Lager glass, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
This is our special ale from the brewers at Anchor. It is sold only from early November to mid-January. The Ale’s recipe is different every year, but the intent with which we offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life. Since ancient times, trees have symbolized the winter solstice when the earth, with its seasons appears born anew. <br /><br /> Editor’s Note: due to the significant similarity in style and strength from year to year (despite potential differences in the exact spice blend), this beer is no longer separated by vintage.
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smackie (45), St. Augustine, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Dec 11, 2007    Updated: Dec 14, 2007
Wife brought this home, my choice would have been the Sierra Nevada holiday ale, but she did good. One of the reasons I love the holidays.


irishpenguin13 (27), Leesburg, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/59/104/518/20
Dec 11, 2007  
2007 AOSA is unbelievably great. every year it never ceases to surprise me. especially one thats been cellared for atleast a year.


 Jonte (815), Gothenburg, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Dec 11, 2007    Updated: Dec 12, 2007
2007. Bottle. The color is dark brown with a little red. The head is beige. Aroma: Spices, roasted malt, plums, dried fruit, licorice and caramel. Flavor: Roasted malt, spices, plums, smoke, toffee, cocoa, licorice. Roasted and bitter finish and a dry mouthfeel.


pdiddy (22), San Marcos, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Dec 10, 2007  
2007. Aromatic and floral. Nearly black, this beer is spiced up and great for the holidays. I detect a tiny amount of anise as well as the other flavors commented on.


 wickedpete (626), Lexington Park, Maryland, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Dec 9, 2007  
2007. This is a great holiday brew. Dark brown body with a tall head. Strong aroma similar to egg nog. Flavor is like egg nog as well, with a sizable nutmeg spiciness to it, with some cola flavor and a bitter finish. Creamy overall, this is my favorite holiday special.


 boFNjackson (1265), Portland, Oregon, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/102/512/20
Dec 8, 2007    Updated: Dec 9, 2007
2007 Botlle... Poured almost black with amber highlights and a light brown head. Nutmeg and sweet malt aroma. To me, the spices came off more like licorice and cough medicine. The flavor as well. It was ok, but not my favorite holiday ale. Sort of a chalky malt balance, with some hops in there too. Seems like it is made at a great quality, I’m just not digging these specific flavors all together.


 Lowe1983 (1029), Fairborn, Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Dec 8, 2007  
2007 Pours a dark copper color with a tan head. Aroma is of nutmeg, cloves, sweet malts, and a little bit of some citrus hops. Flavor is very spicey with nutmeg and cloves being the stronger flavors. Has a pretty good lingering flavor. I really like this beer.


mfaulke (81), clemson, South Carolina, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Dec 8, 2007  
There was a massive head on this beer upon pouring, but it quickly dissipated. It’s malty, and finishes a little dry. The spices really come through in the finish, but aren’t overpowering. If the mouthfeel was a little thicker I would have liked it even more. Definitely worth a try.



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