Beneath the thermometer is a salt crust. Beneath the salt crust is a prime rib. Awaiting to accompany the prime rib is a bottle of Anchor Brewing Company's 2013 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Ale.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (Our Special Ale), a Winter Ale by Anchor Brewing Company.
12 ounce taster bottle served in a shaker glass.
5.5% alcohol by volume.
The pour is an intensely deep ruby red with a half-finger of tan head.
The nose is primarily spices: cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon.
The tongue is scrumptious wood bark, lightly roasted malts, and light spices. Dark fruits undergird the forward flavors.
The finish is woodsy and then lingering spices. The latter increase for some time.
As it warms, light chocolate and cocoa notes sneak into the background.
This is an excellent winter ale.
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