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Brewed by St. Sylvestre
Style: Bière de Garde
St. Sylvestre-Cappel, France
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RATINGS: 146   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.3   SEASONAL: Winter   EST. CALORIES: 240   ABV: 8%
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St. Sylester’s Flander’s Winter Ale is a rich Hearty winter ale top fermented in the classic tradition. In1918, Remy Ricour took over the old Brasserie in St. Sylestre in the heart of French Flanders. His dream was to produce authentc brews like the Trappist ales brewed at the nearby Monastery of Mont de Cats before the turn of the Century. Today, Serge Ricour, continuesthe third generation family tradition of brewing had crafted, full flavored, top fermented ales. In Flanders, it is traditional to make a hearty brew for Noel. At St. Sylvestre, hops are harvested in the fields surrounding the village. The "Malterie", 20 kM away, supplies a malt, with and appropriate Munich roast. The local hops plus the robust malt, produce a winter al with rich warm brown tones. While originally brewed only for Noel, it is now drunk throughout the winter season until the first brew of spring arrives.


profane's rating

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
profane (40) - - MAR 22, 2005
Red onion color. Yeast aroma. Nice cork. Some malt taste. Thick. The mouthfull is not enough round, but well balanced.


most recent ratings

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Viper666 (2763) - Quebec, CANADA - MAY 22, 2013
Bouteille 750ml sous le nom de "Brassin d’Hiver". Nez de levures fruitées (léger de fruits rouges, traces d’agrumes et de pommes), de malt sucré, léger de houblon hebreux et de pain avec quelques notes de caramel ainsi que quelques traces d’épices et d’alcool. Moyennement ronde en bouche et modérément pétillante avec une texture légèrement huileuse. Goût de levures fruitées aux petites notes acides (léger de pommes rouges, notes de cerises, traces d’agrumes) avec des notes épicées lors de l’entrée en bouche suivi d’un goût malté sucré et légèrement terreux avec des notes de caramel et de pain puis en finale l’on retrouve une légère amertume de houblon hebreux avec des notes d’alcool réchauffantes. Post-goût moyen, légèrement amer d’alcool et de houblon herbeux avec un léger goût de levures fruitées. (notes de 2006)

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
gunnfryd (8628) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - MAY 18, 2013
Bottle as Brassin dhiver. Amber colour with a beige head. Aroma is sugar, malt, caramel, hop, spices. Flavour is sugar, malt, caramel, hop, spices, fruit. Medium to full body. OK beer.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
yngwie (10798) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - FEB 22, 2013
Bottle, 75cl corked. As Brassin D’Hiver. A big, off-white head. forms over an almost clear dark golden body. Some lacings left. The aroma is rather spiced and herbal, with toffee-ish maltyness and pale malts. A touch of fruits too. The flavor is pretty much the same, sort of typical BdG, maybe a bit too fruity though. Full body, quite dry. Lasting finish with biscuits, dried fruits and caramel. A quite pleasant one. 130222

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Geokkjer (4311) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - FEB 22, 2013
Bottle.Pours deep copper with an off-white head. Aroma of malt, caramel, chocolate and spices. Flavor is sweet and malty with some fruity and caramel notes. Medium body, average carbonation.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Meilby (4524) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - FEB 22, 2013
Bottle 750ml @ Geokkjer
Pours clear deep golden/copper with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel, yeast and spices. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
VT (872) - Quebec City, Quebec, CANADA - FEB 19, 2013
750 ml bottle (aged almost 2 years), clearly labeled Brassin d’Hiver (and not Bière de Noël...). Pours a clear reddish amber with a resilient white head. Smell is malt, cereals, chocolate. Flavor is very malty, chocolate and soft caramel. Very little hops and bitterness, subtle finish. Lingering notes of chocolate and caramel. Medium body, soft, sticky mouthfeel. Average carbonation. Good!

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
lesifflebiere (542) - Montréal, Quebec, CANADA - FEB 14, 2013
Belle couleur orange cuivré, sous une tenace mousse tirant sur le crème ; liquide parfaitement limpide. Les saveurs de sucre cuit, de crème brûlée et de fruits tropicaux, annoncées au nez, se manifestent. Une belle bière plutôt ronde, qui cache bien son alcool. Une des meilleures françaises sur le marché québécois.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
Benzai (4444) - Oirschot, NETHERLANDS - FEB 9, 2013
Sampled @ PINT Winterbierfestival Gouda 2013. [as Brassin d’Hiver] Clear orange to brown color, small light beige head. Smell malts, some sweetness, lightly alcohol. Taste malts, some sweetness, lightly yeast and herbs or spices. A bit thin texture, ok body, low to medium carbonation.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
HeistAlmighty (850) - Saint John, New Brunswick, CANADA - JAN 26, 2013
750ml bottle as St. Sylvestre Brassin d’Hiver aged one year in my cellar. Pours with a large creamy head, red/amber colour. Aroma is boozy, nutty, sweet and fruity. Taste has those elements plus some herbal hops. Body is light and crisp, but slightly flat. Overall, not quite as amazing as the Gavroche, but still enjoyable.

3.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Travlr (8193) - Washington, Washington DC, USA - JAN 21, 2013
Bottle. Clear golden color, tan head. Aroma of peppery spiced raw bread dough. Taste is fruity, light licorice, caramel.


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