I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive, so
I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
Anchor.

Hoppy Holidays.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/rate_results/28/20599/

I have yet to try it ... each year is great IMO.

Cheers!!
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"mpomario" > wrote in message
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>I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive, so
> I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
> Anchor.
>
> Hoppy Holidays.
>
>

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/rate_results/28/20599/

I have yet to try it ... each year is great IMO.

Cheers!!
--
Jason Alstrom
--
BeerAdvocate.com Extreme Beer Fest -- Jan. 29th, 2005
http://beeradvocate.com/fests/
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"mpomario" > wrote in message
news:m2jvd.183001$5K2.80238@attbi_s03...
>I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive, so
> I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
> Anchor.
>
> Hoppy Holidays.
>
>

It's actually called "Our Special Ale", and it is good this year. The
spices seem to blend quite well, and there isn't the sometimes harsh
flavor (juniper berries?) that Anchor OSA can have. You probably won't
want to sit down and drink a six pack but it's a good and unique drink
to savor a glass or two.

_Randal

It's actually called "Our Special Ale", and it is good this year. The
spices seem to blend quite well, and there isn't the sometimes harsh
flavor (juniper berries?) that Anchor OSA can have. You probably won't
want to sit down and drink a six pack but it's a good and unique drink
to savor a glass or two.

_Randal

On Mon, 13 Dec 2004, mpomario wrote:

> I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive, so
> I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
> Anchor.
>

Not necessarily for everyone. Spiced with various things, I taste a bit
of nutmeg or ginger, maybe juniper. Even this year I thought I could get
just a hint of allspice.
I like it now but the first time I had it I was put off a little.

On Mon, 13 Dec 2004, mpomario wrote:

> I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive, so
> I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
> Anchor.
>

Not necessarily for everyone. Spiced with various things, I taste a bit
of nutmeg or ginger, maybe juniper. Even this year I thought I could get
just a hint of allspice.
I like it now but the first time I had it I was put off a little.

Oh, I would recommend it in a second. It's a bit creamy with wonderful clove
and spruce flavors. They change the recipe every year and this year it is
really wonderful.
Have a friend or two over and you'll really enjoy the six pack in the spirit
of the season.
Enjoy!

"mpomario" > wrote in message
news:m2jvd.183001$5K2.80238@attbi_s03...
>I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive, so
> I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
> Anchor.
>
> Hoppy Holidays.
>
>

Oh, I would recommend it in a second. It's a bit creamy with wonderful clove
and spruce flavors. They change the recipe every year and this year it is
really wonderful.
Have a friend or two over and you'll really enjoy the six pack in the spirit
of the season.
Enjoy!

"mpomario" > wrote in message
news:m2jvd.183001$5K2.80238@attbi_s03...
>I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive, so
> I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
> Anchor.
>
> Hoppy Holidays.
>
>

I think it's a bit to heavy on the spicing for me at first. But I
recently tried a 2003 Our Special Ale and it was much more mellow, and
almost pleasant.

I think it's a bit to heavy on the spicing for me at first. But I
recently tried a 2003 Our Special Ale and it was much more mellow, and
almost pleasant.

I work for a company called Old chicago pasta and pizza, we have 132
diffrent beers that we sell 30 on tap. Many christmas beers but not
that one, yet.

I work for a company called Old chicago pasta and pizza, we have 132
diffrent beers that we sell 30 on tap. Many christmas beers but not
that one, yet.

I work for a company called Old chicago pasta and pizza, we have 132
diffrent beers that we sell 30 on tap. Many christmas beers but not
that one, yet.

I work for a company called Old chicago pasta and pizza, we have 132
diffrent beers that we sell 30 on tap. Many christmas beers but not
that one, yet.

On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 wrote:

> I work for a company called Old chicago pasta and pizza, we have 132
> diffrent beers that we sell 30 on tap. Many christmas beers but not
> that one, yet.
>

That's because Old Chicago doesn't sell very many truly good beers, just
85 different pale lagers from around the world.
And besides, Anchor's OSA doesn't taste good served at 36 deg F in a
frosty mug.

<shudder>

On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 wrote:

> I work for a company called Old chicago pasta and pizza, we have 132
> diffrent beers that we sell 30 on tap. Many christmas beers but not
> that one, yet.
>

That's because Old Chicago doesn't sell very many truly good beers, just
85 different pale lagers from around the world.
And besides, Anchor's OSA doesn't taste good served at 36 deg F in a
frosty mug.

<shudder>

Man I'll second that one! Unfortunately everyone on the Colorado Front
Range thinks Old Chicago is some kind of good beer bar when it's really
just a glorified Friday's or Bennigan's. They tried to serve me a giant
mug of Samuel Adams Chocolate Porter in an iced-over mug and I sent it
back.

_Randal

Man I'll second that one! Unfortunately everyone on the Colorado Front
Range thinks Old Chicago is some kind of good beer bar when it's really
just a glorified Friday's or Bennigan's. They tried to serve me a giant
mug of Samuel Adams Chocolate Porter in an iced-over mug and I sent it
back.

_Randal

Someone who choses to remain anonymous said:

> Not necessarily for everyone. Spiced with various things,
> I taste a bit of nutmeg or ginger, maybe juniper. Even
> this year I thought I could get just a hint of allspice.

Covered all the bases, didn't you?

I got...pine tree. That said, I enjoyed this year's OSA more
than any other in recent memory.


Scott Kaczorowski
Seal Beach, CA

Someone who choses to remain anonymous said:

> Not necessarily for everyone. Spiced with various things,
> I taste a bit of nutmeg or ginger, maybe juniper. Even
> this year I thought I could get just a hint of allspice.

Covered all the bases, didn't you?

I got...pine tree. That said, I enjoyed this year's OSA more
than any other in recent memory.


Scott Kaczorowski
Seal Beach, CA

Someone who choses to remain anonymous said:

> Not necessarily for everyone. Spiced with various things,
> I taste a bit of nutmeg or ginger, maybe juniper. Even
> this year I thought I could get just a hint of allspice.

Covered all the bases, didn't you?

I got...pine tree. That said, I enjoyed this year's OSA more
than any other in recent memory.


Scott Kaczorowski
Seal Beach, CA

On Thu, 16 Dec 2004, Scott Kaczorowski wrote:

>
> Someone who choses to remain anonymous said:
>
> > Not necessarily for everyone. Spiced with various things,
> > I taste a bit of nutmeg or ginger, maybe juniper. Even
> > this year I thought I could get just a hint of allspice.
>
> Covered all the bases, didn't you?
>

ummm, no. could've listed cinnamon, coriander, rosemary, mint, etc. etc.
I didn't actually taste any of those in OSA, but if I was just trying to
cover all the bases, I could have done better...

> I got...pine tree. That said, I enjoyed this year's OSA more
> than any other in recent memory.
>

I don't find it that piney at all.

On Thu, 16 Dec 2004, Scott Kaczorowski wrote:

>
> Someone who choses to remain anonymous said:
>
> > Not necessarily for everyone. Spiced with various things,
> > I taste a bit of nutmeg or ginger, maybe juniper. Even
> > this year I thought I could get just a hint of allspice.
>
> Covered all the bases, didn't you?
>

ummm, no. could've listed cinnamon, coriander, rosemary, mint, etc. etc.
I didn't actually taste any of those in OSA, but if I was just trying to
cover all the bases, I could have done better...

> I got...pine tree. That said, I enjoyed this year's OSA more
> than any other in recent memory.
>

I don't find it that piney at all.

Got a sixer last night. I like it. Different. Definately Piney with a
hint of allspice.


"mpomario" > wrote in message
news:m2jvd.183001$5K2.80238@attbi_s03...
> I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive,
so
> I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
> Anchor.
>
> Hoppy Holidays.
>
>

Got a sixer last night. I like it. Different. Definately Piney with a
hint of allspice.


"mpomario" > wrote in message
news:m2jvd.183001$5K2.80238@attbi_s03...
> I was wondering. The store just got some on the shelf. It is expensive,
so
> I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I usually love the Liberty from
> Anchor.
>
> Hoppy Holidays.
>
>

Tried it at the local pub last night and really liked it. Very complex mix
of flavors but overall pretty balanced (nothing overpowering) and a nice
mellow aftertaste.

Tasted my honey's Harpoon Winter Warmer which was also pretty good. Much
bigger byte of Juniper softened by honey and some spice I couldn't identify.

We ended up having one of each for the evening to wash down our Burgers.

Jon


"Randal" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> It's actually called "Our Special Ale", and it is good this year. The
> spices seem to blend quite well, and there isn't the sometimes harsh
> flavor (juniper berries?) that Anchor OSA can have. You probably won't
> want to sit down and drink a six pack but it's a good and unique drink
> to savor a glass or two.
>
> _Randal
>