I have always wondered why Anchor never had multiple variants of their Christmas Ale. Maybe they thought that recipe tweaks were enough.
Now they have gone and aged the 2016 version in “whiskey and wine barrels for a year, and then tasted all of the individual barrels to select this very special blend.”
What really perks up my ears is that combo of wine and whiskey barrels enough to talk Christmas beers before Thanksgiving. I really think a strong red would add so much to this beer.