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Anchor Christmas Ale

Name: Anchor Christmas Ale
Brand: Beer
SKU: 55017fdff70fb59a5c0368bb
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Rating: 3.61 (18692 reviews)

Christmas-Winter Specialty Spiced Beer 5.5 º

Anchor Brewing

Anchor Christmas Ale is a quintessential Winter Seasonal Beer, celebrated for its smooth, spiced complexity and deep mahogany hue. This dark ale offers a rich tapestry of roasted malts and toasty cocoa notes, immediately evocative of the holiday season. The aroma is defined by resinous pine and dark, dried fruits, suggesting a walk through a winter forest. On the palate, luscious caramel and subtle dark fruit flavors meld with a delicate, secret spice blend, providing a comforting warmth despite its approachable strength. It balances a gentle sweetness with a clean, moderately full finish, making it a classic fireside companion for the winter months.

Appearance. Deep mahogany to dark brown with ruby highlights (25–35 SRM). It features a dense, persistent tan head with excellent lacing and remains clear and brilliant when held to the light.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity. Prominent scents of resinous pine and toasted cocoa lead, supported by a rich malt backbone of caramel and slight nuttiness. Subtle esters of dark cherry and raisin complement a background of festive spices such as allspice and nutmeg.

Taste. Initial impression is of sweet caramel and toasty malt. The mid-palate reveals layers of cocoa, plum, and a distinct herbal, piney hop character. Bitterness is low, serving only to balance the malt sweetness. The finish is smooth and satisfying, lingering with notes of holiday spice and dark fruit.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, velvety texture and no harsh edges. Carbonation is moderate, providing a gentle prickle on the tongue. Alcohol warmth is subtle and well-integrated, suitable for its sessionable strength.

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Anchor Christmas Ale 2021 Dark Ale

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Anchor’s 47th year of brewing their Christmas Ale has given us notes of rich, bittersweet chocolate with hints of raspberry and subtle warming spices such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and cardamom.

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