Tap at Gremlin. Very malty, caramel, bit of treacle, light hoppiness, low carb, bit of fruitiness. Strawberry! Quite nice.

Tap at the Gifu Fest where it was listed as 6%, I’m glad I got to try this summer seasonal though an English Ale (how it was described by staff) to me is a bit of an odd choice for one. A dull brown with soft cocoa aroma. Malty but not really sweet, bready and cocoalicious. Lovely balance and drinkability.

Tap at Gifu Beer Matsuri 2017. 7/4/7/4/15 Dark brown with orange tints and lace. Malty nose, bready, caramel, chocolate, raisins. Medium sweetness, great malt flavor, nutty and rich, with raisins, caramel, low hop but nice balance. Draught at the Sugoi beer event at Castle West, 2011. This was listed as 5.3%, though the bottled versions are advertised at 6%. Total 3.4. Very dark reddish-brown with violet shades and a fine, thick head. Fruity, malty aroma with cherry, milk chocolate, cola. Malty flavor also with cola and dark fruits and earthy, hay-like hops. Dry finish with ok bitterness. Nice and malty with good balance, though not all that exciting.