Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Gravity cask at the brewery tap. Dark brown and translucent with a purplish hue. A tiny little bit of head. Light on aroma, with notes of red grape, liquorice and bitter dark chocolate. Gorgeous taste: sweet and slightly malt led but the liquorice notes never really leave. Bitter hoppy notes in the back of the throat for the finish. Blackberry and fig alongside gentle citrus in the aftertaste. It’s not perfect - the body is thin and there’s a hint of soapy astringency- but it’s a moreish easy-drinker. I personally tend to prefer Calverley’s cask to their keg, and this is no exception.