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  1. I won't drink it!!
  2. I'll drink it if I don't have to pay for it!
  3. I'll drink it.
  4. I'll drink it in preference to other beers.
  5. I'll drink it in preference to all other beers.
  1. Beer: Anchor Merry Christmas Happy New Year 2013 (bottle) (Anchor Our Special Ale)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 5.5%
    Brewer: Anchor Brewing
    Country: USA
    Description: Colour=Dark red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Rich fruit taste with a sharp spicy finish
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.anchorbrewing.com Our Special Ale brewed with natural flavours and with natural flavours added. This is the thirty-ninth Our Special Ale from the brewers at Anchor. It is sold only from early November to mid-January. The Ale's recipe is different every year, as is the tree on the label, but the intent with which we offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life. Since ancient times, trees have symbolized the winter solstice when the earth, with its seasons, appear born anew.
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  2. Beer: Forest Road Cress Pepper Pale (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.0%
    Brewer: Anders! Brouwerij (for Beer52 + Forest Road)
    Country: Belgium
    Description: Colour=Pale yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Sharp yeasty taste, but I couldn't taste any pepper!
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.brouwerijanders.be, beer52.com, www.forestroad.co.uk Ingredients: water, hops, barley malt, pink pepper, yeast. Contains gluten. Cress Pepper Pale Ale. Brewed for Beer52's 4th Anniversary Collaboration Voyage Series, in collaboration with Forest Road and Brouwerij Anders! Sometimes a little spice can be unusually nice. When we were foraging in the gardens and grounds of the island the chef took us to a bog by a creek where the watercress grew naturally. I will never forget the bite that those beautiful leaves gave us. It made me think to the watercress I was subject to buying in London and how lifeless it is. Likely because its mass-produced and given nutrients that scientists decide fit rather than what it actually wants/needs to become the amazing plant that I tasted on that misty day in Scotland. In ode to the wild watercress, I wanted to combine the spice we found on that day with the Pale flavour we all love.
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  3. Beer: Elf Juice Spiced Ale (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 5.1%
    Brewer: BAD Co (Brewing & Distilling)
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Ginger, cloves and cinnamon taste with a faintly vanilla gingery finish
    Preference: 1 (1=1 2=0 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: wearebad.co Ingredients: water, malted barley, hops, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, yeast. Tasting Notes: Spiced amber-red winter ale brewed with six different malts and heavily spiced with ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Food Pairing: The perfect companion to festive favourites like roast turkey, mince pies and Christmas cake. This beer is unfiltered and may be naturally hazy. This does not impair the great taste and aroma.
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  4. Beer: Badger Cricket (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.4%
    Brewer: Badger Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Slightly sharp and lemony
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=2 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.badgerales.com Ahh! The hum of crickets on a summer evening... the perfect background to enjoy this fresh, zingy ale. Well hopped with a depth of character complemented by harmonious notes of lemongrass, this ale is beautifully composed! Badger Cricket ale goes hummingly well with barbequed Tiger prawns or a light Thai curry.
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  5. Beer: Blandford Fly (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 5.2%
    Brewer: Badger Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Yellow brown, Malty=No, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Quite sweet with gingery finish
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=1 5=0)
    Comments: www.badgerales.com
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  6. Beer: Chilli Hot Dog Stout (cask)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 5.0%
    Brewer: Binghams
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Black, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Dark chocolate taste with a warm chilli finish
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: binghams.co.uk Stout with a warming chilli afterglow. Just enough chilli to produce a pleasant aftertaste, without having so much that it will have you dashing for some water. First developed for Bonfire Night 2011, this stout has a warming chilli afterglow. It aims to have just enough chilli to produce a pleasant aftertaste, without having so much that it will have you dashing for some water to put the fire out on your tongue!
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  7. Beer: Clown Shoes Chocolate Sombrero Mexican-style Chocolate Stout (can)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 7.0%
    Brewer: Clown Shoes Beer
    Country: USA
    Description: Colour=Black, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Bitter burnt chocolate taste with a hint of spice in the finish
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.clownshoesbeer.com Ingredients: water, malted barley, malted oats, malted rye, yeast, hops, Ancho chili powder, lactose, dextrose, cinnamon, vanilla beans. Clown Shoes’ take on a chocolate stout adds spices to give it a unique and interesting flavour. Ancho chilies, cinnamon, vanilla beans, and lactose in a chocolate stout give a wonderful mix of flavours. Tastes smooth with chocolate, vanilla, and subtle spice flavours.
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  8. Beer: De Graal Gember (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 8.0%
    Brewer: De Graal
    Country: Belgium
    Description: Colour=Cloudy dark yellow, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Ginger aroma with a smooth taste and late ginger finish
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.degraal.be Abbey-style Blonde Beer spiced with ginger.
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  9. Beer: Pepper Spray (can)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 5.9%
    Brewer: De Proefbrouwerij (for People Like Us and Mikkeller)
    Country: Belgium
    Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Slightly sweet citrus taste with a spicy finish
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.proefbrouwerij.com, peoplelikeus.dk, mikkeller.com Ingredients: water, yeast, hops (Citra, Mosaic, Ekuanot, Columbus), barley malt, black pepper. IPA with black pepper. Developed by Mikkeller and Per Møller Jensen for People Like Us. Part of the Thank You Beer Trilogy. Pours a nice amber colour. The aroma is hop focused (citrus but also some tropical fruits) with a naughty little touch of black pepper. The brewers intentionally made it a little malty to balance out the pepper. Enjoy at 8C.
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  10. Beer: China Gold (cask)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 5.0%
    Brewer: Front Street
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Orange yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Hints of licorice and aniseed (like children's cough medicine?)
    Preference: 1 (1=1 2=0 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: home.btconnect.com/The-Chequers-Inn Flavoured with Chinese 5 Spice: star anise, cloves, cinnamon, white pepper and ground fennel.
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  11. Beer: Field of Creams Cream Soda Pale Ale (can)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.3%
    Brewer: Glen Affric Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Pale yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Creamy sweet vanilla taste with a oddly sweet spicy finish
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.glenaffricbrewery.com Contains gluten from barley and wheat. Unfiltered + Unpasteurised. Suitable for vegans. IBU 18. Get ready to be transported back in time for this modern interpretation of the nostalgia filled drink of many childhood memories: Cream Soda. A simple Pale Ale base infused with the classic flavour of sweet vanilla ice cream. Store at <5C.
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  12. Beer: Twisted Wheel (cask)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.0%
    Brewer: Greene King
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Yellow orange, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Lemon taste
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.greeneking.co.uk Twisted Wheel is a nod to the 50th anniversary of the famous Manchester northern soul venue of the same name which gained notoriety as the country’s first Mod club. Branded with a roundel design and union flag, this fresh, light ale will be available between April and June and includes a twist of ginger and a zip of spice.
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  13. Beer: Umbel Ale (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 3.8%
    Brewer: Growler (Nethergate) Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Orange yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Strong acid coriander taste
    Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
    Comments: growlerbrewery.com Whole hops, crystal malt, hint of coriander. 18th century-style brew.
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  14. Beer: Pickled Santa (Ridgeway Pickled Santa) (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 6.0%
    Brewer: Hop Back Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Rich fruity Christmas cake taste with a spicy finish
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.hopback.co.uk Bottle conditioned real ale. Chestnut in colour, strong in flavour, hints of cinnamon, coriander and nutmeg. Sold in the USA as Ridgeway Pickled Santa. Distributed by Shelton Brothers. Bottle only.
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  15. Beer: Spring Zing (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.2%
    Brewer: Hop Back Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Bitter, acidic and slightly spicy
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.hopback.co.uk Bottle conditioned real ale. Ingredients: Maris Otter barley malt, maize and wheat malt, hops (East Kent and Styrian Golding, Pioneer, Spalter and Saaz), lemongrass and coriander. Most refreshing beer, it's also ideal to go with spicy foods and hot curries.
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  16. Beer: Burro - Särtsakas Eesel (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 5.3%
    Brewer: Õllenaut OÜ
    Country: Estonia
    Description: Colour=Orange yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Sharp bitter citrus taste with a gentle, but growing, chilli finish
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: ollenaut.ee Burro - Särtsakas Eesel = Burro - Vibrant Donkey. Contains barley malt, wheat malt and chillies. Enjoy at 6-8C. Estonian: Burro on tõeline veoloom, kes tõmbab peo käima. Ta kustutab nisuisu ja tšillid tema sees lihtsalt ajavad tšillima, säilitades siiski mõõdukuse. Esimene sõõm on kui särtsakas mehhiklanna suudlus - kirglikult tuline ja sametiselt pehme üheagselt. English: Burro is a real traction animal that pulls the party going. He extinguishes the wheat and the chillies inside him simply make him chill, while maintaining moderation. The first sip is like a lively Mexican kiss - passionately fiery and velvety soft at the same time. Pours slightly hazy dark golden to amber with a fairly modest head. Taste is fruity, malty with a spicy aroma with hoppy notes and a slightly spicy warmth. Moderate sweetness and caramel on the finish.
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  17. Beer: Ale Mary (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 6.0%
    Brewer: RCH Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Cloves and coriander taste with a ginger finish
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.rchbrewery.com Bottle-conditioned
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  18. Beer: Smokeless Smoked Chipotle Porter (can)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 5.7%
    Brewer: RedWillow Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Black, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Rich nutty dark bitter chocolate taste with a developing chilli finish
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.redwillowbrewery.com Smokeless: Intriguingly intense. Ingredients: water, malted barley, malted wheat, hops, yeast, chipotle. A surprisingly approachable smoked porter, velvet smooth with a robust malt backbone. This is infused with chipotles to give even more smokiness and a subtle hint of heat. One of RedWillow's monthly Faithless releases.
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  19. Beer: Chalky's Bite (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 6.8%
    Brewer: Sharp's Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Orange yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Sharp taste with a floral finish
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk www.rickstein.com Bottle-conditioned, and contains malted barley and wheat. Rick Stein challenged Sharp's Head Brewer Stuart Howe to create an English beer with the character, individuality and quality to stand alongside Belgian greats. Totally natural process and maturation of 3 months, using 3 different hops and wild Cornish fennel. The beer is great with mussels.
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  20. Beer: No.5 Spiced Red 2012 (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 9.0%
    Brewer: Sharp's Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Rich fruit and spice taste with a lingering warm finish
    Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
    Comments: www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk The Connoisseur's Choice beers are brewed without compromise. They are produced through the application of the art and science of brewing at the very highest level to create beers which I hope will enrapture the most discerning palate. No.5 Spiced Red 2012. Spiced Red is a deep-red spiced ale brewed with coriander and a really fruity yeast originating from Ireland. I have dry hopped the beer in warm conditioning with Hallertauer Perle hops which were especially fragrant this year. The beer was spiced with coriander just before bottling to boost the hop notes and hop spice stands out on the nose supported by a complex array of fruit, liquorice and malt. In the mouth, the beer is big and warming with a long dry finish. Spiced Red is a suitably rich partner to stews and roasted red meats. -- Stuart Howe, Head Brewer. This beer is bottle conditioned. The flavour will develop with upright storage in cellar conditions. Settle for a minimum of 12 hours before serving and then pour carefully to avoid disturbing the yeast sediment. Serve the beer in our bespoke Connoisseurs Choice glass or an oversized wine glass or brandy balloon at 8-10C. Contains malted barley.
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  21. Beer: Cockle Roaster (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.7%
    Brewer: St Austell Brewery
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Very nutty taste with a hint of chocolate
    Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=2 4=0 5=1)
    Comments: www.staustellbrewery.co.uk A delicious rich dark Chilli Chocolate beer, brewed with pale and roasted wheat malt, lashings of scrummy South Devon Chilli Farm dark chocolate and finely chopped real Chillis added at the dry hop process. Seasonal Ale available in February 2010
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  22. Beer: Fiery Furnace Hot Chilli Beer (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.5%
    Brewer: Staffordshire Brewery (for Cottage Delight)
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=No, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Brief slightly sweet start but with a fierce chilli follow-up and finish
    Preference: 1 (1=1 2=0 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.cottagedelight.co.uk Hot Chilli Beer. Drink a whole bottle if you dare! Remember to drink sensibly and to be honest this beer helps, because you literally can't drink too much. Brewed and bottled for Cottage Delight by Staffordshire (formerly Leek) Brewery. Triple cold filtered. Store in a cool place. Contains wheat, barley and chillies.
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  23. Beer: Heat Wave Mild Chilli Beer (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.5%
    Brewer: Staffordshire Brewery (for Cottage Delight)
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Slightly bitter and fruity taste with a chilli finish that grows to hide the beer taste
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.cottagedelight.co.uk Mild Chilli Beer. Is it hot or is it not? If this beer were a curry it would be a Korma, with just enough heat to get you hot under the collar! Brewed and bottled for Cottage Delight by Staffordshire (formerly Leek) Brewery. Triple cold filtered. Store in a cool place. Contains wheat, barley and chillies.
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  24. Beer: Tongue Tingler Medium Hot Chilli Beer (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.5%
    Brewer: Staffordshire Brewery (for Cottage Delight)
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Hazy orange, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Brief fruit taste then the strong chilli flavour takes over and grows
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.cottagedelight.co.uk Medium Hot Chilli Beer. This one will warm you through! Turn up the heat and get your taste buds tingling with this thirst quencher! Brewed and bottled for Cottage Delight by Staffordshire (formerly Leek) Brewery. Triple cold filtered. Store in a cool place. Contains wheat, barley and chillies.
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  25. Beer: Golden Vanilla (Panda Bear) (cask)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.5%
    Brewer: Thirsty Bear Brewing
    Country: USA
    Description: Colour=Yellow brown, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Vanilla taste
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: thirstybear.com This unique beer is light and smooth in taste. Its deliciously fragrant aroma is imparted from whole vanilla beans that come from the orchid plant.
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  26. Beer: Ginger Beard (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.2%
    Brewer: Wychwood
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=No, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Sweet and fiery ginger taste
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.wychwood.co.uk Contains barley malt. Fiery alcoholic ginger beer. A traditionally crafted beer infused with fiery root ginger to deliver a refreshing, spicy finish with a bit of bite. Best served chilled or over ice to calm the flames.
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  27. Beer: Garlic Beer (bottle)
    Type: Spiced Ale
    Strength: 4.1%
    Brewer: Yates' Brewery (for The Garlic Farm)
    Country: England
    Description: Colour=Hazy brown, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Sharp with strong garlic taste and aroma
    Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
    Comments: www.yates-brewery.co.uk, www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk Contains floor malted barley, wheat, Cascade hops, Isle of Wight garlic (clove in each bottle), yeast and water. This is a bottle conditioned real ale and should be poured carefully to avoid disturbing the sediment. Best served at 13C. We've been growing garlic on the Isle of Wight ever since Mrs Boswell harvested her first kitchen garden crop, 50 years ago. These days we're not just about the bulb though, we also make a range of delicious chutneys, relishes and condiments, all with a touch of garlic of course!
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Key to Ratings:
  1. I won't drink it!!
  2. I'll drink it if I don't have to pay for it!
  3. I'll drink it.
  4. I'll drink it in preference to other beers.
  5. I'll drink it in preference to all other beers.