St. Francis
Democracy Brewing
- From:
- Democracy Brewing
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Winter Warmer
- ABV:
- 8.4%
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.06 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 19, 2023
- Added:
- Dec 19, 2023
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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From the brewer: A Belgian-inspired dark winter ale spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and star anise.
Named after the St. Francis House, the largest day shelter located nearby.
Named after the St. Francis House, the largest day shelter located nearby.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts
4.06/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark amber, approaching brown. A bit hazy. Nice blanket lacing after a moderate twice-poured head. The head recedes quickly leaving only rim bubbles.
The smell is initially sweet but then the ginger kicks in strongest with a bit of cinnamon and what I perceive as nutmeg even though that isn’t listed as an ingredient.
Strong alcohol presence with ginger again being the most dominant element. There’s a Christmas cookie sweetness with a warming (read: alcohol) finish. Richer than expected but there’s good carbonation to balance the mouthfeel. I don’t pickup any Belgian yeast during the tasting. The aftertaste is brief, particularly with the strong flavors present.
Dec 19, 2023The smell is initially sweet but then the ginger kicks in strongest with a bit of cinnamon and what I perceive as nutmeg even though that isn’t listed as an ingredient.
Strong alcohol presence with ginger again being the most dominant element. There’s a Christmas cookie sweetness with a warming (read: alcohol) finish. Richer than expected but there’s good carbonation to balance the mouthfeel. I don’t pickup any Belgian yeast during the tasting. The aftertaste is brief, particularly with the strong flavors present.
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