Bass & Co. No. 1 Strong Ale Ratcliff Ale 1869 (Beer) in a wooden box, 1 x 750ml

Description

Nose: Sour raisins and very old dry sherry. Layers of herbs and sticky fruit, with a hint of cheese rind mustiness and blue cheese mouldiness. Marmite umami underneath everything. Palate: ‘Sour Bovril’: Meaty notes with a touch of sour red fruit. Woody touches and more dry old sherry. Finish: Oxo meatiness and burnt bits on a beef roast, gravel and bitter chocolate. Brackeny touches green leaves, twigs and earthiness.