During the summer and fall I like to consume mass quantities of beers that are made for mass consumption. Your cheap Americans (Bud Light, Busch Light), Mexicans (Pacifico, Dos Equis), and Wheat Beers (Mothership Wit, Red Brick Blonde). As the football season winds down I turn my attention to beer of a heavier variety. This year I’ve discovered the Anchor Christmas Ale. I’ve always been a fan of Anchor Steam and flirted with their Liberty before. But this year’s Christmas Ale has really hit the spot. Just the right mix of chocolate and mild spices to warm the belly during a cold tailgate. The beer has a pretty interesting story as well…
Every year since 1975 the brewers at Anchor have brewed a distinctive and unique Christmas Ale, which is available from early November to mid-January. The Ale’s recipe is different every year—as is the tree on the label—but the intent with which we offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life. Since ancient times, trees have symbolized the winter solstice when the earth, with its seasons, appears born anew.
So I don’t know if the 2009 is par for the course, but it definitely receives the Drunken Tailgate approval. In addition to the great taste, this is just a great bottle and label. I’m not going to lie and say these things don’t affect my opinion. Drink up!
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