Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8

Bottle at CBJ Tasting. Dark and inky. No head. Aroma has coffee and soy sauce. Flavourwise it has espresso and mocha with a boozy edge and underlying figs and molasses. Thick. Oily. Soft-fizzy carbonation. Long slightly astringent finish. Noice.

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Sweet, sugary, some maple syrup, soft roast, moderate ash, toffee. Some dark fruit, cherries. Nice one, drinkable for a big pastry offering.

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

29th January 2026
Bottle share at CBJ. Thanks to Wingman. Near opaque dark brown beer, a few dark tan bubbles. Smooth and slightly viscous palate, a mild dryness, reasonable fine carbonation. Fairly rich chocolate, a good mix of dark and milk. Mild marshmallow sweetness. Fair amount of spice on the smooth back end. Could be more sumptuous but liking the taste.

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle split at the Craft Beer Junction tasting, thanks to Dave, 29/01/2026.
Black pour topped with a light tan covering.
Nose is chocolate, molasses, dark malts, toasted brown sugars.
Taste comprises coffee, mellow roast, chocolate, charr.
Full bodied, light oily feel, semi drying close with a mellow boost.
Okay sipper if no wow offered.