Brewery: Magpie
Style: Fruit Beer (Stout)
ABV 4.4%
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Aroma: Overwhelming scent of cherries immedietely noticeable, hints of almond, chocolate and roasted malt are also present.
Colour: Jet black with a orangey tan coloured one finger head.
Taste: Distinct cherry flavours with a touch of almond, highly reminiscent of a Cherry Bakewell. There is some residual sweetness from the fruit, but is not overwhelming. The tartness from the cherries goes well with the roasted and toasted notes from the malt, which is quite typical for a stout. It has a potent bitterness, with hints of chocolate and coffee coming through in the background. The creamy and smooth mouthfeel adds to the general drinking experience.
Verdict: The use of cherries marries well with the bitter and roasted notes from the malt, without being too overwhelmingly sweet and fruity, which helps add to its distinct character. The flavours are deftly balanced, to the degree a multitude of flavourings can be detetced, there is no element here trying to outdo one another. Although it is a fruit beer by nature, much of the conventions that charecterise a stout remain.
Rating: 8/10
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