Appearance: Opaque chestnut brown with a one finger tall ivory-coloured frothy head of medium retention. Aroma: Esters, dark malts, banana, bread, nuts, dried pears. Taste: Medium plus sweet, malty and fruity. Dried apples & pears, banana, caramel & toast, bread, walnut, a hint of smoke, distant hop. Low to light bitterness. Mouth feel: Full body, soft to average carb. Overall: Well brewed. But: Damn sugar!.