Aroma: “Moderate rich malt up front and throughout with light toast and very light dark caramel plus apples, plums, raisins. Hops are muted but spicy. Very clean.”

Flavor: “Moderate-low dark-fruit flavors of prune and raisin. Moderate roasted malt. Alcoholic warmth that is not harsh or ‘boozy’ but quite noticeable. Low spicy esters. Clean fermentation. Slightly sweet finish with low carbonation.”

Overall: “Some pleasant dried-fruit and roasted-malt flavors. Lingering spicy-hops flavor is quite enjoyable.”