Keg at the brewpub, 18/02/15. Black with a dirty tan covering. Nose is light charr, molasses, liquorice, dose of hops, dark malts, spice. Taste comprises chocolate, liquorice, hint of soap, toffee fudge, vague BA notes. Medium + bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Drinkable but pretty basic for the style and lacking any great depth. I probably wouldn’t have guessed this was a BA impy without having known in advance!

On tap at the brewery, pours a very murky deep brown with spitty beige head. Nose is gristy, malty, toast, cracker, some mild coffee. Flavor is sweet, malty, cracker, bread crust, root beer, some toast. Full, sweet finish.