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Brewed by St. Sylvestre
Style: Bière de Garde
St. Sylvestre-Cappel, France
Serve in Snifter, Tulip

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RATINGS: 131   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.29   SEASONAL: Winter   EST. CALORIES: 240   ABV: 8%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
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.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
WeeHeavySD (3341) - San Diego (Hillcrest), USA - MAY 11, 2008
750 from deftim at Bill’s sour tasting. Poured oragne and dark with a tan ring. Nose was sweet. Taste is sweet tart and bitter. A very nice brew.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Zita (2187) - Assentoft, DENMARK - FEB 3, 2012
light bread,toast, golden, clear, off white foam, light sweetness, lightly bitter, light body, oily feel, lively, light bread finish.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
Hansen (4222) - Assentoft, DENMARK - JAN 28, 2012
Amber coloured and clear. Has a white head, mostly diminishing. Aroma is malty, light bread, toasted and caramel. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet. LIght bitter finish. Creamy texture and lively carbonation.

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
cheeta (1157) - Langå, DENMARK - JAN 26, 2012
Sweet aroma. Huge, frothy, white head. Good lacing. Clear, orange body. Moderate sweet and light bitter flavor. Medium palate.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
HenrikSoegaard (7218) - Randers, DENMARK - JAN 21, 2012
Bottle. Creamy off-white good mostly lasting head. Amber colour. Moderate malty and light hoppy aroma. Light bitter flavor. Yeast flaw. Meat-notes. Average light bitter finish. Oily palate.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
EHSRanders (1607) - Tjele, DENMARK - JAN 21, 2012
Bottle. Clear amber colour with large creamy off-white mostly lasting head. Malty and hoppy aroma. sweet flavor. Creamy palate.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
Crit (2767) - New Westminster, British Columbia, CANADA - JAN 9, 2012
Sparkling amber,thick beige head.Salty swettnose hint of fruit.Gassy carmel malt profile,metallic spicy tones,light lasting hop finiah

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
JoeMcPhee (6819) - Toronto, ON, Ontario, CANADA - JAN 6, 2012
Deep amber pour with a tight off-white head. The aroma is a little bit chewy and lightly caramelly. Some nice fruitiness along with a rich cooked plum fruitiness. There’s a nice stewed fruit flavour along with a hint of spice as well. There is a little bit of soft pepper. Not a whole lot of rusticity but it does have an aged character that I enjoy.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Marheb (412) - Montréal, Quebec, CANADA - JAN 2, 2012
Couleur cuivrée translucide avec une effervescence active mais éphémère. Assez mince en bouche avec des notes de pommes. Légère acidité en fin de bouche.


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Beer: St. Sylvestre Bière de Noël Rating Avg: 3.29 No. of Ratings: 131
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