Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

(bottle, 100cl, filled 22.XII.2011) Opaque, almost black coloured hue with a short tanned foamy layer. Sweet dark malty aroma with notes of dried fruits, coffee beans, molasses, leather and a Sherry-like cham-yeasty touch, accompanied by a whiff of alcohol. Moderately sweet and slightly bitter flavour, almost full bodied with a tame carbonation. Dark and roasty malt-character with notes of candied fruits, berries and molasses, although the mouthfeel is medium-dry; sweet and roasty bitter finish with almost vinous notes of fruit confit and a muted alcoholic strength. A very interesting Porter-like brew, tastes quite old-fashioned and rather un-commercially but hopefully will find its aficionados. 08.I.12