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◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. The color reflects the blend of pale ale, crystal, and chocolate malts, while carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated for a bottle-conditioned ale.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle malt sweetness—toasted grain and subtle chocolate notes—followed by warming alcohol that suggests sherry and port without harshness. Herbal and slightly earthy hop character from Target, Progress, Fuggles, and Centennial provides background complexity, with no sharp or harsh edges.

◐ Taste

Entry is full and rounded, with malt-driven sweetness balanced by the ale's 9% strength, which manifests as port-like richness in the mid-palate. Bitterness builds gradually from the noble and American hop blend, culminating in a robustly dry, lingering finish that avoids astringency.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and warming, with lingering hop bitterness and subtle chocolate and port notes persisting through the dry conclusion. A satisfying, measured warmth from the alcohol rounds out the experience without becoming hot or overwhelming.