This beer celebrates the activities of Black Tom a valiant knight who fought at the battle of Wincerby in 1643. My history knowledge is not that brilliant but what but what I do know isa supeb dark beer.First impressions are of a deep roasted flavour with a strong hint of citrus. After that complex flavours swirl around making this a very pleasant beer to drink.

Very dark brown to black with a moderate tan head which falls to a thin layer. rich chocolatey malty aroma. Full body, not at all cloying or challenging to drink. Nicely balanced with a dry hoppy finish. would make for a great session.

Nice smell of chocolate, coffee, fudge, powerfull taste, bitterness that leaves some metallic aftertaste, coffee/chocolate and a little seetness.

fruity and malty aroma, dark ruby hue with an off white head, rich and fruity malt character with a spicey finish, thick in body, very enjoyable

Pleasant chocolate malt and toffee nose. Black hue wtih a lightbrown head. Chocolate, coffee and roasted malt flavours, medium body with a fairly lengthy finish. At last a beer from batemans that I consider to be good.