5.2

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 4

Review based on the BJCP2015 guidelines (style 9B). Bottle 33 cl - Batch 2006 (BBF 07/2021). AROMA: medium alcohol presence (slightly solventy, lacqer), medium-low malty notes (sweet-like, slight caramelly) with a slight stale note. medium-low metallic background. APPEARANCE: dark brown body and opaque. meidum-low brown headm creamy, with ok retention for style. leg formation. TASTE: initial medium alcohol with slight solventy notes. low yeasty presence. medium-high malt presence with a caramelly and slightly roasted character. medium bitterness but balanced. finishes almost dry and slightly bitter. MOUTHFEEL: full body and velvety smooth. medium-low carbonation. perceptible alcohol warmth. OVERALL: not a very good example...