17th February 2024
Xmas pressies from my Sis-in-law, who has an uncanny knack of finding me new beers without knowing what I've had! Cheers Sarah! Surprisingly dark amber brown beer, without a light behind it, this looks opaque. Tidy bubbly tan head. Light palate, a tad thin and semi dry, good fine minerally carbonation. Despite the thinness of the mouthfeel, there is a surprising richness of malts. A little malt cream, a good earthyness, modest coffee and a trace of chocolate. A little berry fruits. The only downside to this surprisingly impressive brew is a whisper of soapy bitterness on the semi dry finish. Overall, a flavoursome brew that took me by surprise given it's tacky Christmas gimmick presentation.

10/12/2022. Bottle shared with ITFCDan. From Notcutts Garden Centre, Woodbridge. Pours clear dark amber brown with a small frothy off-white to beige head. Aroma of malt, nut, molasses, toffee, dried fruit, light chocolate and a meaty rack of rib edge. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness. Medium body, oily, average carbonation. Quite enjoyed this.

Shared with DanielTomlinson Creamy tan stayed on a dark reddish brown still body. Malt, spice & nut aroma. Medium to thin bodied, creamy with a sharp clean back. Fruity tastes with berry, malt, roasted, nut & aniseed.