Williams Brothers Black (Bottle)

Brewed by Williams Brothers (Heather Ales)
Style: Stout
Alloa, Central, Scotland

500 ml bottle, bought in Edinburgh. ABV is 4.2%. Very dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. Large and lasting tan head. Very nice aroma of roast malts, coffee and dark chocolate, hints of blackcurrants and liquorice. The flavour is first fairly fruity and slightly acidic, then a moderate roastiness and pronounced coffee notes take over. Moderate hops and chocolate in the finish. Relatively light bodied for its style, but definitely an enjoyable beer.

Almost pitch black, with some tawny tints, the off white head dies quite fast but a thin layer remains. There is a rich aroma of roasted malt, the typical coffee/dark chocolate notes are all there. Remarkably smooth and malty, with a subtle spicy feel to the finish. A cracker!

Very dark with reddish tones, and a light beige head, good malt flavor and bitterness.

500ml bottle from Oddbins. Dark, near black colour with ruby tinges at the edges and a tan head that quickly subsides. Roast malt aroma with touches of coffee, chocolate and berries. Initially sweet impressions give way to the roasted malt/burnt coffee notes and a slightly spicy finish. Could do with a bit more body to it and, perhaps, a little more of the roasting to come through but overall a very decent stout.

Bottled (thanks GarethYoung!). Very dark amber colour, quite close to black. Aroma is chocolate, coffee, blackcurrant along with some smoke and licorace. Just lovely. Flavour is at first very licoracy and some blackcurrant and some coffee but turns more and more roasted towards the finish. The roastiness and coffee stays for a while in a pleasant aftertaste. Really pleasant for a 4.2% brew.

Bottled: Fruity aroma, berries and roasted malt with hints of coffee. Dark brown color with a foamy brown head. Sourly fruity flavor, berries, dark fruits, some coffee, and roasted malt. Dry, roasty finish. Complex and tasty for this ABV

Bottle. Dark brown/black with a brown head. Aroma: cherry, blackcurrant, metal, chocolate. Flavor: Roasted, sourishness, red wine, licorice.

Bottled. Very dark brown coloured, thin brown head. Roasted malty nose, liquorice, coffee and chocolate. Very sweet flavour, some berries. Thick mouthfeel. In between a porter and a sweet stout if you ask me. I have no idea how this beer ended up in my cellar, but nonetheless i really enjoyed it.