Anchor Our Special Ale (2004) 3.64 400

Anchor Our Special Ale (2004)

(RETIRED)

	Percentile
	94
	overall

Formerly brewed at Anchor Brewing Company
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable
San Francisco, California USA

bottled
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
400	3.65/5.0	3.64/5.0	Winter	5.5%	97.9	Lager glass, Tumbler

Commercial Description:
This is the thirtieth special ale from the brewers at Anchor. It is available 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. In ancient times, trees symbolized the winter solstice, when the earth with its seasons appears born anew.

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skisangelo (60), Collingswood, New Jersey, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Feb 17, 2005

Deep red color, appears black when not held to light. A tannish head sits on top, and lends great lacing to the beer. Aroma is sweet fruit, and a little bread, somewhat yeasty. Flavor is cherry, licorice, ginger, cinnamon, clove, and sweet malts.

haddonsman (1234), Derby, Derbyshire, England

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Feb 15, 2005

Bottled at Derby Winter Beer Festival 2005. Deep. Dark. Liqorice. Sugared nuts. Spice. Wonderful.

crazyvin (1254), New York, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Feb 13, 2005

good beer! It had a lot of spice notes hence the style. Not much in the way of hops but stil a good brew. Poured a nice brown color with an brownish-tan head. Had some pine notes in the aroma but mainly ginger to it.

Rockinout (946), Kent, Ohio, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 12, 2005

Dark mahogany colored, lots of spices such as ginger and cinnamon maybe, not over the top though. Some licorice and dark fruits also. Unique.

shameusburp (171), Virginia, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 12, 2005

Alots of flavor to discover in this brew. Overall maltiness brings your palate back at the finish.

CEZ (373), Milano, Italy

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Feb 7, 2005

Dark brown body with a tall brown head. Raisins, licorice, juniper, spices, hops and blackberries... Definitely more bitter and dry than I expected, medium body, creamy mouthfeel. Original.

BennyTicklez (621), USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 4, 2005

Pours dark brown with a small tan head. Odd spicey aroma. Taste is licorice, ginger?, clove?, and other spices. Hints of pine, or the christmas candle that burns every year at my parents house. Spice taste lingers long after each sip. Unique brew. Points for originality.

MrWalker (927), Stockholm, Sweden

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 4, 2005

Bottle
Quite chocolatey, and more mellow and balanced than previous years. Pine character somewhat subdued in this issue. A good dessert beer. Sweet caramel in aftertaste.

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