 Ljunkan (103), Karlstad, Sweden
Jul 16, 2008
Need to update this one. Sold as Anchor Christmas Ale here in Sweden, I was surprised when a friend found 4-5 bottles back in April. This beer has an absolutely wonderful aroma; a quite strong one for only 5,5% ABV. Wonderful malt, spices, pine needle... almost imperial stoutish smell. Flavour is really good, even though it maybe smells better than it tastes. Wonderful taste of Christmas-spices, particulary ginger, and some pine needle. Need too buy this again next Christmas...
esjaygee (664), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Mahogany with a large tan slowly fading head. Aroma of nutmeg, cinnamon, sweet malts, floral hops and other assorted spices. Taste is somewhat nutty and sweet with a spicy finish of nutmeg. Seems a little thin to me, except the finish which seems a little overloaded with spice.
TaxiDriver (422), Stadland, Germany
Jul 13, 2008 Bottle. Dark vanilla, malt, sweet red wine, christmas spices. Large brown creamy sparkling head, long lasting; nearly black body. Moderate sweet, then it gets a little bit bitterer with some hints of coffee; average duration. Medium body, creamy texture with a soft carbonation. Really something special!
sja14 (40), Ohio, USA
Jul 11, 2008 pours dark with a nice brown head. Very spicy and piney flavor with a dry finish.
Joakgust (60), Stockholm, Sweden
Jul 2, 2008 Bottle, 355 ml - A very dark brown beer with a big strong head. Aroma is spicey and malty with hints of fir needles. Flavor is roasty with hints of spices and some hops. Enjoyed it much more now than I did a few months ago...
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