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

17th July 2024
Cask at Chelmsfaasarhd Beer Fest. Note this beer has 4 'X' and at 12.7% is a deal stronger than the 10.0% XXXK. Also, as per brewer notes on the earlier beer, the number of X's is meant to denote strength. A mild to medium haze on this amber beer, very small and short cream colour head. Smooth palate, decent fine carbonation. Soft caramel and cream malts, slightly savoury caramel. A little unsweet and slightly dark toffee. Pronounced ripe fruits on the back end, somewhat dominated by ripe pear. A pear and caramel smooth and slightly viscous finish. Decent barleywine.