Our Special Ale 2005 (Anchor Christmas Ale) - Anchor Brewing Company

BeerAngel

Texas

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This beer pours very dark brown with no hazing and nearly no head. It produced merely a thin layer that dissipated rapidly leaving only a ring where the beer meets the glass. The aroma consists of hints of chocolate, raisins, & spices. The taste revealed more of the aroma along with a slight licorice taste that isn't too overwhelming. I'm not a fan of licorice, but I can see where those that are, might adore this quality. This is a medium-bodied beer that finishes slightly bitter-sweet. OSA 05 would be quite nice for the season in which it is intended. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2006 20:21:56 | More by BeerAngel

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-11-2013 06:12:00 | More by spycow

matjack85

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -28.8%

02-12-2013 01:20:23 | More by matjack85

Thunder

Georgia

3/5  rDev -22.3%

02-08-2013 23:53:23 | More by Thunder

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

12-17-2012 16:00:31 | More by stereosforgeeks

mbs11

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

12-13-2012 02:52:53 | More by mbs11

ThinkRedEsq

California

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

11-11-2012 04:11:34 | More by ThinkRedEsq

carrollmel7

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

09-01-2012 04:32:08 | More by carrollmel7

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

08-18-2012 14:27:45 | More by t0rin0

hanlonrn

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

07-10-2012 12:21:34 | More by hanlonrn

redliner8

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

04-08-2012 15:56:29 | More by redliner8

jfcaa193

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.6%

02-19-2012 01:27:16 | More by jfcaa193

bonbini26

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.6%

01-11-2012 20:38:12 | More by bonbini26

imperialking

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

01-08-2012 21:52:34 | More by imperialking

MarkBlackout

Indiana

1/5  rDev -74.1%

12-27-2011 02:27:59 | More by MarkBlackout

marine1975

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

12-18-2011 00:37:44 | More by marine1975

THECPJ

Delaware

4/5  rDev +3.6%

12-14-2011 17:30:23 | More by THECPJ

pperez38

California

4/5  rDev +3.6%

12-01-2011 08:31:06 | More by pperez38

djrn2

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.6%

11-30-2011 20:34:14 | More by djrn2

adrock7309

Minnesota

4.13/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Acquired a bottle from Blue Max in Burnsville. Not much of a pop when i opened and feared it was flat but when i poured into a snifter, it created a 1 inch head of off white foam atop a dark burgandy body. Head dissapated rather quickl.

Aroma of werthers toffee and some faint hops.

Flavors present were dark caramel, some light vineous notes and a bit of gingerbread-esque spice. No much of a yeast profile.

Overall a very top notch beer that has aged very well.

Serving type: bottle

11-30-2011 16:48:34 | More by adrock7309

Dizzy

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.6%

11-26-2011 06:22:00 | More by Dizzy

brandoman63

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.6%

11-22-2011 21:45:51 | More by brandoman63

rab53

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.6%

11-20-2011 03:04:22 | More by rab53

ROGUE16

Delaware

4/5  rDev +3.6%

11-17-2011 19:50:52 | More by ROGUE16

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served in a Dogfish Head snifter.

The Seventh Day of Beermas... It pours a murky black-brown topped by a half-finger of dirty ecru foam. The nose comprises raisins, red grapes, brown sugar, maple syrup, nutmeg, and slightly musty cocoa. The taste is dominated by a somewhat odd meatloaf sorta combination of gingerbread and pumpernickel, which is backed up by raisins, figs, red grapes, and the syrup from a can of mandarin oranges. As odd as it all sounds together, it wasn't quite as bad as the previous vintages have been. The body is a hefty-ish medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a kinda thick feel. Overall, another step in the right direction, though the spices come across a tad strangely. I'm now actually looking forward to the next few years.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2010 08:22:56 | More by TMoney2591