8.2

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask at Hogshead - dark black with ruby showing around the edges - lovely cascading cask carbonation that settles to a creamy head - smooth, creamy texture from the natural carbonation - mild acidity and medium bitterness, mostly from the dark malts - flavors of creamy dark chocolate, light woody notes, mild fruitiness/esters through the middle - a bit of fig and raisin - some touches of black coffee through the finish, with lingering chocolate - crazy delicious - love it.