7.4

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

Keg at Dogtap, Ellon. It pours pretty much black with a small tan head. The aroma is bitter - sweet, rich roasted malt, slightly charred, plenty of chocolate vibes, choc chop muffins, dark chocolate ganache, slight umami and chewy liquorice candy in the backdrop. The taste is dry, bitter - sweet, thick, chewy, dark roasted malt, cacao, coffee grounds, some umami, liquorice allsorts, warming booze, nip of spice, slick, thick, gateaux, slightly charred, burnt almost, some dark and dried fruits. Finish is dry roasted malt,chatted and umami with a touch of tannin. Fulsome body and fine, fluffy carbonation. I was worried this would be one dimensional and too sweet, but it has a good depth of malt flavour.