28 April 2019. At Zythos Bierfestival. Cheers to Anke, 77ships & tderoeck! Hazy black, lasting, very thin, frothy, tan head. Aroma of licorice, molasses, burnt caramel, raisin, green tea, Coca-Cola. Taste is medium to heavy malty sweet, notes of caramel, licorice & ‘Ersatz’ chocolate, toned down by herbal bitter hints of dried tea, mocha, faint toast, sourish edge of dark fruits, already quite boozy with a weird Cola effect. Dryish, herbal hoppy finish, lingering licorice & caramel, warming rum-like alcohol. Medium body, slick-syrupy texture, fizzy carbonation. Would have guessed it’s something of a Scotch but even then, quite messy.