hansrandal (7), Auburn, Maine, USA
does not count  Nov 13, 2006 On tap at Pats Pizza in Auburn Maine. I first tried this beer at the Maine Brewers Fest 1 week earlier and of the 15 different samples this one was at the top of the list. Absoutely outstanding flavor! Goes down so smooth, wonderful color. I do not have the eliquent discriptive words that some people have on here for the various flavors. All I know is that this is a wonderfully delicious beer!
 BigBen2120 (564), Derry, New Hampshire, USA
Nov 18, 2006 OOPS - I meant to enter the name as "Anniversary Ale." I realize there already is one on the brewer’s list, but this is clearly not an imperial IPA... anyway, on to the rating...
22 oz. brown bottle from Florian’s Market. The bottle is unclear as to the specific style, but says "A rich, strong ale with a sweet maltiness..." and "...and a deep chestnut color." Brown body with ruby red highlights and about a finger of offwhite head. Smells like vanilla, with hints of chocolate and diacetyl. Roasty flavor with vanilla. No noticeable hops present in either the aroma or flavor. On the lighter side of medium bodied. Seems to be a brown porter or a brown ale. Rather good, I may grab another bottle.
jimhilt (1427), Bow, New Hampshire, USA
Jul 27, 2007 Pours a one finger cream head that fades slowly to a ring leaving traces of lace. Deep mahogany color. Light-medium carbonation and medium bodied. Vanilla nose. Flavor is brown sugar and vanilla, not cloying, smooth, vanilla finish. $6.00 for a 22oz bottle from Tully’s Beer and Wine Wells, ME.
smashteroid (156), USA
Mar 14, 2007 Anniversary Ale served cold from a 4.5 gallon cask. Poured a very nice medium brown in color. Smelled beautifully of vanilla extract. The taste was an interesting combination of sweetness and a warm bourbon-y alcohol flavor. The finish was sweet with vanilla. An excellent brew.
ruggedman (429), Portland, Maine, USA
Nov 12, 2006 On tap at the Great Lost Bear. Pours a very nice dark brown with a foamy tan head. Aroma is wonderful sweet brown sugar and vanilla. Flavor is very sweet, almost cloyingly so, I dont know what the alcohol content is, but with all these sugars it’s gotta be up there. Much more complex than the regular London Porter that they make. Vanilla notes are pretty nice too. I liked this very much, but it’s not as good as Bray’s Vanilla Porter that i had earlier this year. This is a desert beer if there ever was one.
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