Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8

Brewery draught, 11/29/25.
Clear, dark. Small, tan head.
Nose is fruity, chocolatey and well-barreled, with no excess sugar, no alcohol and only a bit of chalky, mineral-rich brandy-like character.
The flavor has the main force of the brandy barrel, with lingering fruity blackberry character that almost mimics actual blackberry additions. Nothing aggressive here; all is well-homogenized, including the blackberry, which is just a tasteful element. Chewy, satisfying body without syrup or excess sugar.