111. John Harvard's Harvest Spice Ale

111. John Harvard's Harvest Spice Ale

I had this on tap at John Harvard's on the 16th of November. I must have had this one when I first got to Boston just over four years ago since it's number 111 on my list.

Beer Stats:
Brewery: John Harvard's Brew House
Alcohol: ?
Serving: Tap
Style: Herbed/Spiced Beer, BJCP Style Guide

Appearance (4.0): Clear, lightly hazy, brownish copper. The beige head thins to a ring.

Smell (3.5): Toasty, with a sweet, malty aroma. Spicy cinnamon and ginger. Alcohol becomes evident on swirling.

Taste (3.5): Toasty and sweet upfront. Moves into a spicy cinnamon and ginger flavors. The finish is alcoholic with a bit oh hop bitterness.

Mouthfeel (4.0): Medium-bodied, moderate carbonation, dry finish.

Drinkability (3.5): A tad sweet and a little overspiced.

Overall (3.65)

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