7.6

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

Taster at the brewery - dark ruby with an off-white lace - nose of caramelized sugar, raisin, plum - soft carbonation - well-masked alcohol - flavors of plum, raisin, cherry skin, dark bread, pepper, mild acidity/tartness that balances the sweetness - finish dries out and brings earthy yeast and strong spiciness - this is well done.