Heather Ales Ebulum

bottle: pours a dark brown with almost purple tinges in the edges, small tan head that fades quickly. aroma is a roasty with some fruitness, touches of chocolate. the flavour is more roast and quite a bit of chocolate. i dont get much of the elderberries, but a bitter fruit presense is noticeable. an ok beer could drink more

Dark brown with tiny beige head. Sweet with elderberries, roasted malt, caramel and mild smoke. Mild tart finish.

courtesy of Toni Flükiger - dark black coloured with a little elusive brown foam; fair aroma of chocolate malts and undefined red fruits; good malt body, moderately sweet with a toasty malty and fruity finish, quite dry and with notes of ashes - very pleasant

Rich cola color with small, transient head. Initial aroma of malty-powdered chocolate, and roastiness; typical of a modern stout/porter. After beer warms; subtle berry and vinegar/vinous note arises in aroma and taste. Lack of hops. Subtle tartness/sourness at the very end of the finish. Thin to medium bodied. Very mild. I like the flavor combination, but it needs to be more overstated.

2008 Bottle - Pours an opaque black without being too heavy, very small white head, aroma is of smoked malt, slightly coffee bitter on the front end, opens up into a great mix of smoke, hop flowers and bitter chocolate, I really dug this beer and would definitely share with others....

Bottle, pours black with a ruby tinge. Fabulous aroma of berry which gives way to a peaty smokiness. Velvety mouthfeel. Flavour is roasted malt , berry, dark chocolate. Nicely balanced, dryish bitter, hoppy finish. A complex and massively enjoyable brew. A real treat.

Pours deep red/almost black with head that dies instantly. Berries and moderate roast and hints of chocolate in nose. Flavor follows nose, though roasts dominate. Feels a little watery.

Sweet fruit berry aroma. Black colour with fair head and lacing. Malt sweet fruit flavour. Smooth palate.