St. Benedict's Winter Ale
12oz to imperial pint No freshness date A: Pours a clear mahogany brown with a 3 finger tan head that quickly dissipated to nothing, therefore no lace and retention. S: Very light aroma with some metallic smells from slight oxidation and alcohol. I repeatedly tried to get an aroma out of this one but never could. T: Light malty flavor with caramel and toffee notes. A dry bitter finish with some hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Not at all what I think a winter warmer/ale should taste like with stronger holiday spice and a nice alcohol warming. The oxidized metallic flavor was present in the flavor as well. M+D: Thin and watery with a syrup like finish. Moderate carbonation supports any body this beer may have. Light in body and crisp in finish but little flavor.