Glass at the brewery - turbid purplish red with a soapy off white lace - nose of whole, earthy plums, red grape must, cherry skins, pepper, toffee/caramelized sugars - full mouthfeel, low carbonation - sweet, but tempered by a moderate tartness and acidity - caramel, chocolate, plum, red wine - a slowly developing phenolic spiciness eventually comes to the fore for the finish - really tasty stuff.