18 (XVIII) Anniversary Ale
Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, California, United States 🇺🇸
Strong Ale - American Series Out of Production|
Score
8.19
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A dark and complex brew full of malt and barrel derived flavors, with Parabola leading the brew into the rich darkness. XVIII is best enjoyed poured carefully into a half filled brandy snifter or wine glass. Allow it to warm to 55F to fully enjoy the pleasing and complex aromas. As the beer sits and breathes in the glass, rich dark chocolate, toasted oak and dark fruit character is revealed, so take your time.
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8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8.5
355 ml bottle
Pours a dark brown with short tan head
Aromas of graham cracker, maple syrup, sweet raisins, sweet bourbon and bready malts. Flavors follow Sam but are dryer, less sweet and more boozy. Warm finish with cleaner malts.
Pours a dark brown with short tan head
Aromas of graham cracker, maple syrup, sweet raisins, sweet bourbon and bready malts. Flavors follow Sam but are dryer, less sweet and more boozy. Warm finish with cleaner malts.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Biererei Bar & Vintage Cellar
on 25 Jan 2026
at 21:29
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 9
Sought out at Aces and Ales last week, one of their put-away kegs obviously. I have had many of the brewery's anniversary ales through the years, they have all been good or better. The appearance was dark, almost black, with a barely covering skim of parchment tan foam. The smell was swell, cane syrup, molasses and cereal. The taste was really fine. Karo, hardy candy, cereal, malt and chocolate. Nice.
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Feb 2025
at 23:46
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Tap at Aces and Ales, Las Vegas, 19th February 2022. Pours dark. Aroma is dark fruits and molassses. Taste is rich and intense, fruit, dark, cake. Good
Tried
from Draft
on 21 Feb 2022
at 16:08
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 9
Tap @ CBC 2015. Pours dark reddish brown with a medium offwhite head. Aromas of vanilla, fudge, caramel, chocolate, malt, grain, subtle licorice, roast, oak. Taste is malty, roast, caramel, fudge, light bitterness, dry oak, vanilla, chocolate, savory notes. God damn, this is smooth!
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Nov 2019
at 17:19
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
On Tap at BitterCreek Boise Dark brown pour with a thin dense tan head. Terrific blend of caramelized sugars, medium roast and touches of licorice and molasses. A bit boozy as the barrel aging character kicks in. Smooth and some lingering sweetness. Very good
Tried
from Draft
on 07 Feb 2019
at 20:48
9/10
Piekna beczka, cialo, slodycz, kandyzowane, toffi, owoce, wanilia, ryli czad
Tried
at
Mikkeller Bar Warsaw
on 22 Dec 2018
at 19:17
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draught at Ginger Man, 10/11/18.
Mauve-chestnut. Clear, I think. Light tan head to ring.
Oatmeal raisin cookie nose. Some alcohol, not aggressive, on the end. Lotta raisin, chocolate, caramel. Super soft and aged but no oxidation.
Raisin, plum, toffee. Alcohol picking up. Light roast on end. Not too sweet. Nuts, bourbon, vanilla. Soft, malty, great carbonation. Spicy rich. But whew is it strong. Good though.
Mauve-chestnut. Clear, I think. Light tan head to ring.
Oatmeal raisin cookie nose. Some alcohol, not aggressive, on the end. Lotta raisin, chocolate, caramel. Super soft and aged but no oxidation.
Raisin, plum, toffee. Alcohol picking up. Light roast on end. Not too sweet. Nuts, bourbon, vanilla. Soft, malty, great carbonation. Spicy rich. But whew is it strong. Good though.
Tried
on 13 Oct 2018
at 18:40
8.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Dark brown color. Light brown head. Tons of rolo candy, milk chocolate, vanilla oak, sherry in the nose. Light body, tons of oak, vanilla dark chocolate and bourbon. Very smooth. Well intrgrated and the flavors have meddle nicely after five year. Slight warming finish with vanilla going forever.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Sep 2018
at 07:48
9/10
Backlog
Tried
on 01 Sep 2018
at 14:31
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Tap at EBF, Boston. Color is very dark brown with small slightly brownish head. Aromas and flavors: Chocolate, dark chocolate, dark fruits, some spices and roasted malts. Very deep and excellent.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Feb 2018
at 19:18