Cask at Peterborough beer fest with the party boyz. Alround rating: First half after the break, this was the way to do it, get in there and get battered. Rich malt character, fruit cake, big serious old ale, like a distilled fullers ESB.

Cask at GBBF08. Sourish and farty aroma. Very dark brown colour. The flavour is interesting, a bit sour, but also sweet and roasted with hop bite. The sourness dominates, but it is still OK balanced.

Half pint, shared with Geir. Hand-pulled at <i>The Mid East England Bar</i>, GBBF. Dark body with russet highlights. Aroma of dark fruits. Flavoured with substantial dark, slightly roasted, malts leading into hints of berries. Nice bittersweet finish. Medium bodied (09.08.2008).

Cask at GBBF 08. Very, very dark brown. Lots of vinous, dark fruit notes on the nose, along with a hefty dose of alcohol. Very smooth on the tongue, with christmas spices perking up the caramel malt base. A very enjoyable winter warmer.

Dark brown with no head. Sweet aroma with roasted malt, caramel and dark fruits. Sweet flavor with roasted malt, dark fruits, caramel and chocolate. Ends sweet with warming alcohol.