Anchor Christmas Ale

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 5.5%

Proof: 11°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Envelhecimento: Sem declaração de idade

Produzido por: Product of United States United States

Anchor Brewing has made a Christmas Ale every year since 1975, available from early November to mid-January. The tree on the label is different each year, as is the recipe, which is always a secret. (2013 tree: Abies concolor var. lowiana - synonyms: Low's Fir)

2012 vintage
Tree: Norfolk Island pine
Appearance: (best before Jul-14) Opaque, very dark brown/black with thick beige head with lacing.
Aroma: Caramel, roasted malt and espresso with cinnamon and faint ginger.
Taste: Heavily roasted/burnt malt, green resinous spruce needles and caramel with espresso, liquorice and nutmeg.
Aftertaste: Vinous spirity finish with lingering burnt toast.

Avaliação e degustação


Experimentado em 24/12/2014

Aparência:

(sample 2013 vintage, best before Oct/15) Opaque, deep deep brown/ebony with retentive light beige head and heavy lacing.

Aroma:

Coal dust, tree bark, liquorice and freshly toasted malty brown bread with candied ginger, nutmeg and clove.

Sabor:

Heavily roasted/burnt malt, green resinous spruce needles and caramel with mocha coffee, liquorice and nutmeg.

Aftertaste:

Vinous spirity finish with lingering coal dust, burnt toast and liquorice.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 07278300096
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Crown cap

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Produzido por: Anchor Brewing Company
UK distribution by: James Clay (Broom House Investments Ltd)
UK trade PR by: Dog and a Duck
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