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

Cask at Shrewsbury Arms, Stafford. Pours a dark copper with a small off-white head and good lacing. Has a pleasant aroma featuring berry fruits. In the mouth berry fruits and grains (particularly rye) are to the fore initially, with an undercurrent of malts. Later on though a harsh metallic bitterness comes through, plus a hint of raspberries. Finish is fruity and bitter. This is OK, but it’s a bit strange.