Beer of the Weekend #1,098: French Silk Pie
I have been craving stout recently, so included in my latest haul from John’s was French Silk Pie, brewed by the Confluence Brewing Company of Des Moines, Iowa. Serving type: 16-ounce can. “CANNED OCT/17/24” is printed on the bottom. Appearance: Poured into an imperial pint glass. The color is almost opaque black. Two fingers of tan, bubbly head fizzles away steadily and leaves an even, bubbly skim. Smell: Very dark chocolate. It has the French silk scent but is richer, darker. Chocolate, vanilla, cream. It is more like the shavings on top than the filling. Taste: Very dark, rich, and chocolaty. There is a nice roasted element. It reminds me of Vanilla Coke. There are flavors of cream, caocao nibs. It is somewhat reminiscent of French silk but not completely, in my opinion; it is too roasted and there is too much vanilla. There is, amazingly, not a hint of alcohol despite how boozy it is. Fun facts about FSP: • Style: Confluence calls it dessert/milk stout. • Price: $16.99 for a f
