bottle at home ... dark copper ... massive tan head ... soft dark roast... soft orange ... soft spice ... soft malts .. light ligth over fizzy fruit ... soft malts .. rich roast .. bihh fruit

Bottle at in ABZ. It pours cloudy darkest mahogany brown with a medium light tan head. The nose is rich, bitter - sweet, festive spice, prune, date, fruit cake, candied peel, marzipan, touch of creaminess, Vimto, Bakewell tart and molasses. The taste is bitter - sweet, rich, some fruity tartness, date, prune, dried apricot, warming alcohol, earthy roast, chewy malt, winter spice, glace cherry, mild acidity, jammy, raspberry, earthy and toasted sugars with a warming, slightly spiced finish. Medium - full body and fine - moderate carbonation. Good depth of flavour and balance. Very tasty.

Bottle at home, thanks Ash! Pours dark brown with a thin white head. Aromas of treacle, spice, dried orange peel, a little boozy. Taste is spicy, more orange and burnt sugar. Not really getting the chocolate milk aspect. Stewed fruit. Dry finish.

Bottle from allmyvinyl. Appearance - deep plum and olive in colour, It has a sheen. Thin but attractive head. Nose - smells Belgian alright. Christmas spices, brown sugar, orange peel. Taste - prunes, light spice, Marzipan on the finish. Palate - rich and full bodied with a creamy yet tangy texture. A tonne of booze too. Overall - it’s very boozy but its richness and complexity means it gets away with that.