Cask at the Crewe Dog, 26/01/24. Extremely dark mahogany brown to light black with a khaki cap that retains well. Nose is winter cheer, dark malts, spice, dried fruit rinds. Taste comprises fruit loaf, spice, prunes, dates, herb, dark malts, touch of cinnamon. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close. Not bad.

Cask at Crewe Dog, Crewe. Pours a dark reddish-brown with a small cream head and good lacing. There’s a strong spicy aroma of ginger and cloves. In the mouth it is slightly bitter and smooth with a creamy textuxe. Spices are again prominent alongside roasted malts and ginger with traces of nutmeg and cinnamon. Spiciness last into the finish. This is a decent winter warmer type beer.