Cask-conditioned at the Bag O’Nails, Bristol, 9/12/07. Deep ruby red beer with a tight, creamy off-white head. Light malt sweetness and plain chocolate in the aroma. The flavour was also chocolatey with a whiff of spice and a dry finish. Enjoyable.

Hand pulled at the Anchor, Birmingham. My notes are sadly remiss here, but I have indicated that I found this Bitter to have a choccy aspect, which I apparently only enjoyed to the tune of a 3.3 overall score.

Cask conditioned - handpump - Malt Shovel Northampton. A dark brown beer with a dark fruit and hoppy nose. The taste is sweet with good malt and fruit notes. Tasty and easy drinking.