Townsite Bière d’Hiver Winter Ale

Brewed by Townsite Brewing
Style: English Strong Ale
Powell River, Canada

Serve in English pint, Snifter

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A 16 oz sleeve on tap at Hop & Vine in North Burnaby. A very dark ruby, slightly translucent. Not far off the color of Guinness. Not much nose detected from this sleeve maxi pour. I’d have to re-pour into a snifter. No patience for that tonight. Flavour is sweet, malty and fruity. No bittering detected. Okay, but not great.

650 ml bottle. Pours a clear dark brown with medium head. Aromas of grass, light chocolate, and hints of citrus and spice. Flavors of burnt malt, old raisins, and copper. Drinkable but not very inspiring.

Draught at St. Augustine’s, Vancouver
Dark mahogany color with small creamy head. The aroma is mild, dark caramel, some chocolate dust. The body is quite strong; it has a strong flavor of dark caramel, moderate spicy touch, roasted nuts; it also has too much bitterness in the end and some metallic character.
Unrefined.