Over the last couple of years, within my beer drinking years, one of the highlights of  late fall has been when San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing Co. launches their Christmas Ale.

Was very excited when I stopped at one of my local liquor stores to see that they were carrying this year’s batch.  This year the ale is in its 35th year.

Each year the batch is a different recipe.  This one is dark but not heavy, like it may look.  My first thought when opening the bottle was how aromatic it was.  It’s smooth and easy to drink.   It’s delicious.

If you see it, I’d highly recommend picking it up.