Review based on the BJCP2008 guidelines (style 18E, adapted). Bottle 50 cl - Batch L03/2015EX. AROMA: mild caramel and slight sweet background aroma with some dried plums. very faint diacetyl. no hop aromas. APPEARANCE: dark amber with slight ruby highlights and almost translucent. thin light brown head with low retention. Some lacing. TASTE: mild and diluted flavours of caramel with very faint roasted notes. low bitterness with a semi-sweet finish. PALATE: thin body with slight viscosity. low carbonation. very slight alcohol warmth. OVERALL: a strong ale with some average aromas but is a let-down on the flavours and body.