Anniversary Ale
Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Anniversary AleAnniversary Ale
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From:
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 11.06%
Reviews:
86
Ratings:
104
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 10, 2015
Added:
Jun 07, 2003
Wants:
  17
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by Erockss:
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Rated by Erockss from Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

Feb 10, 2013
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Rated: 4.62 by MikeDL from New York

May 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

Aug 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by romulus523 from Ohio

Jun 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by whitenads from Michigan

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by masterofsparks from Ohio

Mar 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by MichaelStoutBeard from New York

Jan 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by maximus_rebel from Ohio

Dec 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by RamboDog from Florida

Oct 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by dixieironfist from Ohio

Jul 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by thehappybelgian from Ohio

Jun 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by BT_Bobandy from Ohio

Apr 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Jupitersample from New York

Jun 09, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Nate from Ohio

May 16, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by jmo2k1 from Ohio

Mar 26, 2012
 
Rated: 2 by uziangis from Ohio

Jan 13, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by Blueribbon666 from Ohio

Jan 08, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by ninner00 from Ohio

Nov 15, 2011
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Reviewed by tmoneyba from Ohio

4.1/5  rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured hazy medium amber with large rocky off-white head that lasted longer than it took me to drink it. Aroma was very complex of malt, hop and fruit. Flavor was as complex with the same character as aroma with a long spicy finish. Medium to full body with moderate acohol finish.

Good brew.
Feb 12, 2009
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Reviewed by karengarys from Indiana

4.1/5  rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This Anniversary ale, which was cellared for about 2 years and is at about 55 degrees now slow pours a hazy amber, leaving little head, but a fluffy ring and island sit in the middle.As I watch it, super tiny bubbles are slowly emerging, creating various patterns on the top of the drink filling half of my daquari glass. Small islands of bubbles stick to the side of said daquari glass as you set it down after a drink.

Smell is very fruity and slightly sour. I pick up notes of banana, mango and mandarin orange.

Taste is quite sweet. More dark orange, banana and pears. Is this an alcoholic beverage? I cannot believe how well this hides the alcohol. On that aspect, it is rivaling, maybe surpassing the best of the real belgians (specifically, it hides the alcohol better than St. Bernardaus Triple). Amazing for an American brewed triple.

Mouthfeel is very creamy. Very very creamy. And it stays that way.

Finish is sweet. The creaminess in the mouthfeel stays through the entire finish, another amazing feat.

I wish I could throw a party serving nothing but this instead of champaign. It is one excellent beverage. It may have been a bit sweet for the style, but for my tastes it worked VERY well. I highly recommend giving this a shot... ...if you can find it...
May 01, 2006
Anniversary Ale from Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 104 ratings