Dark brew with a chocolate head. I could see red tints in the foam as the beer was poured. Huge fruity aroma of cherries, raisins and light chocolate. Cherry flavour is almost overpowering. A slightly sour beer. I liked it but still found myself longing for some roasted malt to balance the cherry. Thanks to Oakes for this one.

Very dark reddish-brown. Chocolatey, slightly nutty aroma. Chewy maltiness - lots of toffee, milk chocolate. No hop character, in sharp contrast to their regular porter, which is stout-hoppy. Sweet, perhaps a bit simplistic in character. Quite different from just about any porter I’ve had though, and that’s usually a good thing.

Thanks to Oakes for bringing this one back from the Island. Very dark black beer with a thin off-white head. Full-bodied. Malty aroma, a touch of soy and light toasted malt. Aroma and flavour have a bit of mintiness and herbal character. Slightly salty licorice finish, with a touch of sourness.