A small bottle from Mia C’Bon near NCCU. Aroma: sweet ‘n’ sour, mostly sour. Appearance: semi-opaque amber, one finger off-white cream. Palate: full-bodied and sticky, carbonation is fizzy; full mouthfeel, finishes long. Taste: lightly sweet and nicely balanced, alcohol is discreet, plenty of almond. Good stuff, would like to try it draught.

A small bottle from Mia C’Bon near NCCU. Aroma: yeasty, fresh bread. Appearance: semi-opaque oxtail soup, massive tan head rapidly dissipating. Palate: medium-bodied and slick, carbonation - a gusher - I took it out the fridge 20 minutes before drinking, and lost a lot of it across the desk. Finish is malty, the rather pleasant aftertaste doesn’t linger. Taste: lightly sweet with plenty of malt, some biscuit and almond. Serviceable.

A small bottle from Mia C’Bon near NCCU. Aroma: very rich and inviting, kirsch chocolate liqueurs. Appearance: opaque cola, very generous rocky tan head. Palate: medium-bodied and very oily, carbonation on the lively side; finish is long and well-roasted. Taste: lightly sweet with bitter notes, 100% cocoa chocolate, alcohol punches above its weight. Good stuff, very enjoyable.

A small bottle from Mia C’Bon near NCCU. Aroma: sweet and rather malty. Appearance: semi-opaque light amber, 2-3mm. off-white head. Palate: light-bodied and oily on the tongue, soft carbonation. Finish has a nice full mouthfeel, ending with some astringency. Taste: medium-bitter with sweet notes, plenty of almond; acceptable.

Bottle from Drankenhandel Leiden. Aroma is roasted malt with chocolate, some caramel and fruity hints, mild coffee. Flavour is moderate sweet and bitter. Body is medium. Fine Porter.

Bottle from Drankenhandel Leiden. Nicely grainy aroma with straw, hay, soft noble hop. Hint of citrus. Moderate bitter with a light sweetness. Body is medium. Ticks the right Pilsener boxes. Had this before when it was brewed at Alfa, but this new version seems improved.

330ml draft pour at Bierfabriek in Delft. Pours a deep red with a white head. Aromas & tastes of red fruits, caramel & malt. Medium body. Light bitter finish. Enjoyable

Tap at Bierfabriek, Amsterdam: Hazy amber coloured brew with an sweet taste of much caramel, but mention it its well balanced.

Tap at Bierfabriek, Amsterdam: Very black coloured brew with an sweet taste of chocolate, caramel and roasted malts.

Stone bottle with cork at Bierfabriek Amsterdam: Hazy amber colored brew with with an slightly dry bitter taste, hints of citrus, caramel and fruitiness.