It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Especially when this beer comes to town. Anchor Brewing's Our Special Ale is in its 34th year of release and has hit area stores. The style is a winter warmer, which to me usually tastes like a brown ale with spices added. The beer is usually around 5.5%, though the recipe varies from year to year. This is a fun beer to collect and age for vertical tastings, though I suggest keeping it cold as there isn't much alcohol to protect it in warmer weather. Retail price is $10.99.