Cask at Smithfield, Derby. Pours a reddish brown with a small cream head and good lacing. Has an aroma similar to that of whisky. Alcoholic strength is immediately apparent in the mouth, with whisky and brandy flavouring. More subtle is the feeling of rich fruit cake with raisins, a creamy texture, ash and general smokiness. The finish is definitiely boozy ! One to be sipped and savoured.

A clear, reddish brown beer with a short while head. Slightly boozy aroma.of fruity malt. Tastes of fruit, malt, a little caramel, a hint of chocolate. The Maris otter malt gives it a feel of a British beer which is nice. Rich and warming, this is pretty decent.

Bottle from RAD Beer. Hazy ruby/brown body with a beige head. Faint lacing. Low carbonation. Aroma of cherry and chocolate. Flavour of red velvet cake and vanilla. Medium body with a smooth texture. Soft fizz. Rich and sweet.

3rd December 2019
Pretty much a clear marmalade- amber colour beer, small pale tan head. Fairly light and smooth palate, mildly dry, reasonable fine carbonation. Soft sweetish malts, a little fruity caramel both well integrated with a light vanilla. Soft creamy malts with a touch of brandy drizzled dried fruits. Cocoa? Maybe a trace of choc on the finish, along with a touch of marmalade. This reads and feels like a ‘cheat’ barleywine and yet it’s done so well that it’s hard to be offended. There is no maturity here but the deft use of the additions adds complexity. Feel like I should be downscoring this but that is beer snobbery, this is a tasty brew, end of.

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