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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year (2015)
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Brewed By: Anchor Brewing Company (Sapporo USA) - CLOSED
Number of Ratings: 100
Style: American Winter Warmer
Brewed In: 1705 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
ABV: 5.5%
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Number of Ratings: 100
Style: American Winter Warmer
Brewed In: 1705 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
ABV: 5.5%
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Christmas ale 2015- sweet nose, decent tasting dark ale. Subtle spice ( nutmeg) in the background
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Seems similar to past years, though in theory they never repeat. Decent but nothing great.
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Anchor Merry Christmas happy new year 2015
2.5/5 stars
A special beer from Anchor they change it up so it is a different recipe every year.
Dark chestnut to mahogany in color with a quickly dissipating khaki head. Strong star anise, black molasses, and tobacco aromas with some subtle leather notes.
Not bad, but not as tasty as previous years. Has a light mouthfeel with a bitter note like black molasses followed by an odd burnt aftertaste. Spicy ginger notes are very drying. Not nearly as flavorful or 'Christmassy' as years past. Kind of muted.
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Different recipe every year, and it never fails to disappoint. Some clove and did flavor. This is the best Christmas beer!
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