12/06/2015. STAR INN, 23 The Vineyards, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (PUNCH)

7.1

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Growler from BeerHeadz Lincoln. Off black colour with a white head malty light toffee aroma and taste. Full on rich body.

6.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Cask: Beige head stayed on a still, near black body. Strong aroma of malt, coffee & dark fruit. Medium bodied, very smooth.dry. Malt, roasted & bitter citrus back.

7

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask (gravity) @ Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival (2014), Nottingham Castle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EL. [ As Seven Bro7hers Stout ].Clear dark red brown color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, off-white to light beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, chocolate, mint, light licorice, moderate roasted. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a long duration, roasted - chocolate, mint - licorice, spicy. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20141009]

6.8

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Cask-conditioned at the Express Tavern, Kew Bridge, July 2015. Near black with a thin, beige, head. Liquorice, dark fruits, some rich, plain, chocolate and a dry finish. Enjoyable.

7.2

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Bottle thanks to Stuu666. Appearance - opaque black with a decent crema head. Nose - dried fruit, probably raisins and then milk chocolate over the top. Taste - more chocolate coated raisins. Hazelnuts too. Palate - close to medium bodied with a creamy texture and a dry crunchy finish. Overall - interesting and complex.

6.4

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle at ash’s. Pours black, nose is roasted, dried fruit, taste is sweet, chocolate, thin, light nutty roast.

6.6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle at Ash’s. Pours opaque brown with a thin tram head. Aromas of chocolate, stone fruit. Taste is more cooked fruit, raisins, chocolate. Nutty finish.