Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Can from Mr Hop beer advent calendar Day 13 I believe, though clearly being consumed over a week late on day 21. We picked this up directly from the webshop, Vernray, Netherlands. Consumed at home Sunday 21st December 2025 after meeting up with Kerry, Oli and family at the International Weihnachtsmarkt in Bayerisch Eisenstein, we're watching some of the performances of Live Aid back in 1985, not sure why but it's very interesting. For tea we had, Clams, Feta, Chorizo in a rich tomato and onion sauce. Pours dark brown, unclear, there's an off white head.Warming from the off though surprisingly it's not a really boozy beer. Smooth slightly thick in the mouth, hints of toffee and caramel but dried dark fruits and a richness flood through. A very good beer and very drinkable considering the hefty abv. Score 7.3