7.5

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

Cask at the Hanging Bat. Black pour with a thin layer of beige head. Aroma is sweet, chocolate, then cherries. Taste is smooth roast malts with more of the cherry cordial accents.

8

cask at the Hanging bat... deep black.. thin tan lacing.. soft sweet cherry chocolate roast malts nose.. tary cherry light funk.. soft fruit.. soft fruits..

7.4

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

Can from Westhill Service Station. It pours darkest brown to black with a decent tan head. The aroma is juicy cherry, tart, tangy, cacao, roasted malt, coffee grounds, jam and dull toffee. The taste is tarter than expected, juicy, tart cherry juice is the main player then eventually drops out, puckering, dull roast, touch of cacao and coffee with a dry, toasty finish. Medium body and average carbonation. In comparison to the other ratings seems that this has got more sour. Cuts through it. Drinks easy. Decent.

7.2

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

Can from Appellation Wines. Pours black with a thin tan head. Aromas of chocolate and cherry. Taste is more of the same, slight cola vibe. Thin finish.

7.4

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

Can at home. Pours black, nose is roasted, chocolate, cherry, taste is similar, sweet, some coffee, a little thin.

7.4

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

Can from Appellation Wines. Appearance - deep brown to black with a slightly off-white head. Nose - delicate note of black cherry, creamy dark chocolate and just a hint of roast. Taste - subtle cherry and dark chocolate. Palate - creamy in texture, medium bodied. Decent taper. Overall - good.