On appearance, looks like a regular stout but the first taste is an explosion of hops. It’s viciously delicious with a supreme bitter edge and then the malt notes come through. It reminds me a little of a German Schwarzbier especially with the strong hops flavour. I can imagine this to be the perfect ale to drink by a country pub fireside sometime in the winter.

JDW Beer Festival, October 2025. Hints of coffee and roasty flavours. Reasonable beer

Well it's a black beer from Oakham, it's still an IPA, it's just loaded with dark malt and caramel. It's definitely different. Well done Oakham.

Not smooth as described. Part of Spoons beer festival

Darker and malty with hop undertones