Can from Great Grog. Black body with a tan head. No visible carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of roasted malt, Marmite and nuts. Flavour of roasted malt and umami. Medium body with a smooth texture. Soft fizz. A bold and rich stout. Really good.

Bottle from Appellation Wines. Appearance - mat black with an attractive beige head. Nose - dark chocolate, cake and an edge of savoury, possibly black olives. Taste - molasses, burnt wood, light smoke and savoury again. Black olives and garrigue. Palate - medium bodied, dry, light roast and general bitterness. Overall - it's a dry stout and it's savoury. I like this. I'd never know there were oysters in there.