
Tom Byars is drinking a Black Forest Stout by Marks & Spencer at Untappd at Home
Pours Ribena black with a pinkish buff head. Malty aroma with fruity notes of cherry & bramble. Oily mouthfeel. Dark malt gives maltloaf base with tart cherry, bramble, blackcurrant flavours. Malty finish gives tart cherry, dark chocolate & vague lactose
Tom Byars is drinking a Rabbie's Porter by Ayr Brewing Company at Untappd at Home
Pours ruby black with creamy buff head. Strong roast malt in the aroma. Thin creamy mouthfeel. Dark malt gives maltloaf base with raisins, sultanas, chocolate malt. Earthy hop prickle aftertaste. Malty finish with roast grain, prunes, old leather notes.
Purchased at The Salt Cot (Wetherspoon)
Tom Byars is drinking an Empty Crowd by Anarchy Brew Co. at Untappd at Home
Pours black with ruby highlights & pale tan head. Malty aroma with dates present. Oily mouthfeel. Complex dark malt gives moist fruit loaf with juicy dates, figs & prunes full in the mouth. Similar fruit notes to Up Front Giulia in taste. Lovely stuff.
Tom Byars is drinking a Sleekit Stout by Beinn Brewing at Untappd at Home
Pours ruby black with buff head. Malty aroma with notes of Tia Maria. Thin oily mouthfeel. Dark malt gives maltloaf base with strong vanilla latte notes, creamy lactose. Slight hop prickle in aftertaste. Finish is malty, dry roast, milky coffee present.
Purchased at Morrisons
Pours clear russet with a thin white head. Malty aroma with hints of green apple. Thin watery mouthfeel. Mixed malts give digestive biscuit base with weak toffee & raisin notes. Light hop prickle. Malty finish stewed prunes, dry vinous notes. Innocuous.
Purchased at The Salt Cot (Wetherspoon)