Poured up on tap at the brewpub where it exhibits a clear deep copper body that supports a thin off white head. The aroma offers up some mild malt roastiness and a hint of earthy almost tobacco. The taste delivers smooth slightly roasty slightly sweet malts that pick up a dash of earthy vaguely wet tobacco. Toward the finish a mild mineral spiciness comes to the surface. This comes together nicely. Easy drinking with just enough going on to keep it continually interesting. Solid Mild. Can’t wait to drink more of this one.

On tap at Lochiel, pours a hazy copper with a small beige head. Aroma brings out English bready malt and some very subtle hoppy bitterness. Flavour is quite authentic, with a nice English malt character, toasted bready malt and some toasted nuttiness. Light earthiness and quite bready on the finish. Nicely done.