From Alva in Clackmannanshire. Luscious brown ale, mahogany under a beige rim. Big dark chocolate note right up front. Among the chocolate the twig hops provide bitter which is sustained as notes of date and fig show up.
There is a lot of graininess amongt the richness which, along with the hops, keeps this from getting flabby. Really rich and smooth with a good body. Highly BA approved though they call it an old ale when it is more a southern English brown.
Very moreish. Sadly, I have but one to open.
Comments
John - February 3, 2006 11:46 PM
Very Unique. Starts like an Imperial Stout, ends like a Scotch Ale. Definitely 5 Stars.
Laurence - May 8, 2009 11:55 AM
Eye: Looks just like used oil; dark brown and opaque; small head; gentle effervescence
Nose: Nice balance of hops and malt; hint of meatiness as in Vegemite
Mouth: Sweet from start to finish; silky smooth; hoppy; mild bitter finish
Verdict: Maybe some fraud between the name and the nature. Not the rugged, heavy strong brew only for seasoned male drinkers, but instead its easy drinkability should appeal to ladies if they get past the name and the colour. It deserves its award. I would defifnitely buy it again
Jim - May 14, 2009 8:20 PM
Looks like I just changed the oil in my 1934 Pontiac ! My sons and I love it we are always looking for a cold frosty mug
tim hooker - April 24, 2011 10:24 PM
Had your beer while in Londen last year i rember it as a very good beer. Now that iam back in the states would like to get some for my family. I live in Baton Rouge Louisiana need to know how i can order this beer. Or if there is a place in reagen that sells it. Thanks .