St. Francis
Democracy Brewing

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Democracy Brewing
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
ABV:
8.4%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.06 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 19, 2023
Added:
Dec 19, 2023
Wants:
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Gots:
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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.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by smcolw:
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

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, 2023