O.G. 10.45 A.B.V. 4.5% (formerly 5%)

Colour - dark burgundy, creamy head. Aroma - malt, liquorice, coffee, chocolate, fruit and flowers. Body - medium. Flavour - liquorice, coffee chocolate, fruit, biscuits and flowers. Medium bitter. Finish - dry, long and hoppy.

Top-fermented beer, fermented with Maris Otter Pale, Crystal, Chocolate and Black malts (England). Hops (U.S.A.) Galena (bitterness), Northern Brewer (flavour) and Cascade (aroma).