Xmas Beer 2011: Day 5

First of all, I love Anchor Steam! I got superly happy when I unwrapped this bottle tonight. Another score :)

Beer: Our Special Ale 2011
Style: Ale blend
Brewery: Anchor Brewing Co.
Region: San Francisco, CA, USA
Vol: 5.5%, 12 fl oz.
Taste: At first glance, the dark, dark color throws it off. I thought it would be bitter and robust, but it's mild, pleasant and extremely drinkable. After all, it's an ale. I like the idea of this being a limited edition beer that you can only get late November thru early January. Makes it more special, well, at least marketing-wise. It's actually not an overly unique beer. A bit of holiday fruits and spices in the taste. This Anchor Brewery recipe is top-secret every year, so I took it upon myself to investigate the ingredients from other people's blogs and review sites. I found out in addition to the fruits and spices, there's also nutmeg and possible toffee or cocoa in here...very Christmasy!
Rating: 4/5

The New Year

I really started out the new year right this time. For the first time ever, I saw the sunrise on new year's day. It was quite magnificent. I have tired to do this many times in the past on new year's day, but the weather was always horrific. I was expecting rain this year, but somehow rain postponed itself that day. Standing out on the apartment staircase alone, fighting cold and sleepiness from the previous night's dance-a-thon, I watched one of the most beautiful sunrises I've ever seen. I thought to myself, 2011 is going to be a great year.