Plum Pudding

◎ Appearance

A mahogany ale with a distinctive purple tint, revealing the influence of dark fruit in the grain bill. The beer presents good clarity with a persistent, creamy head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate, appropriate to its cask-ale character.

◌ Aroma

Rich and smooth on the nose, with ripe plum and dark stone fruit at the forefront. Beneath sits the warming spice of Styrian Golding hops, complemented by soft pale and crystal malt notes. A gentle Christmas pudding character—candied fruit and dried fruit depth—rounds the aromatic profile.

◐ Taste

Sweet entry with plum and dark fruit flavors dominating the palate. The malt backbone provides gentle body and a subtle malty sweetness, while the Styrian Golding hops introduce restrained bitterness that balances the sweetness evenly. The finish carries the warm, pudding-like character of dried fruit without cloying.

◑ Finish

The finish is lingering and warming, with dried fruit and malt persisting on the aftertaste. A gentle heat from the alcohol rounds the conclusion without dominance.