Our Special Ale 2003 (Anchor Christmas Ale)
Anchor Brewing Company

Our Special Ale 2003 (Anchor Christmas Ale)Our Special Ale 2003 (Anchor Christmas Ale)
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From:
Anchor Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 11.3%
Reviews:
178
Ratings:
202
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 26, 2021
Added:
Nov 07, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by orbitalr0x:
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Reviewed by orbitalr0x from Illinois

4.35/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Deep brown pour with a small head and some nice lacing on the side of my glass. Borderline black. Spicy nose with hints of piney hops, cocoa, raisins and dark fruits.

First sip upfront with a nice melding of spiciness, cinnamon, nutmeg. All mixed in with a lush roasted malt background with hints of chocolate, dark fruits and a piney biterness. Very complex and porter-esque. A bit of smokiness on the back of the palate as well. Tasty.

Mouthfeel has a wonderful body and smooth creamy taste. Good carbonation. This is one that I could definetly drink a few of....a very nice winter warmer. Thanks to cretemixer for pointing this one out to me at the store...glad I picked it up!
Nov 21, 2004
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Our Special Ale 2003 (Anchor Christmas Ale) from Anchor Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 202 ratings