500 mL bottle, thanks to Dave for putting this one in the line up at his house on my recent trip home to England. Reviewed from notes, Summer 2007.
Not the first time I’ve drunk this beer, but the overwhelming sensation is still the same this time around in the bottle, as it has been in the past from the cask. A dark pour that is reminiscent of a porter malt base and a very complex beer.
Each mouthful seems different with a combination of stout bitterness, smoke, dark fruits, caramel malts and dry hoppy notes! There’s a LOT going on, maybe even too much. Smooth and highly drinkable for me.
Tasty, and frankly a little out of style, but this is still a super brew. Wish I could get it here in the US.