2004 bottle. Dark yellowish-orange, but very clear with a small off-white head and bubbly. Aroma of dry biscuits as it says, lots of yeast and a very earthy, almost herbal hops appeal. Flavor is meaty, earthy, soily, dry and yeasty. Very strange, not terribly complex at all. It tastes like a spoiled sweetness is present. Not a tremendous rendition of the style, I would class this one as a regular lager if I hadnt known. Lightly fizzy mouthfeel, medium body. eh. . .

Rich copper colour (dark for style); nose is not that big, but packs a few different elements in - slightly oxidized hops, an almost kumquat-like fruitiness, creamed corn and Irish whiskey (or is it whisky?). The palate is malty, with a slight bit of tin, maybe 24 IBUs, with more DMS (slight at first, but getting stronger towards the finish).