Beer of the Day · Dec 31st, 2016
Merry Christmas Happy New Year 2016
Anchor Brewing Company · San Francisco, CA
- Style
- Christmas Ale
- ABV
- 6.5%
- IBU
- 40
3.8(3 ratings)
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I really like this year's Christmas Ale. Malts seem similar to previous versions, but the texture seems different this year, with a creaminess that really complements all the flavors of the beer. I might actually pick up one of those large format bottles before New Year's!
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