I had this stuck away as a nod to Ron, the patron saint of Watou. As I can't get the 12 on tap, this is according to Ron the second best thing.
And it is a best thing. Brownest brew under rich deep cream froth and foam. A nose of dark plum and date with cinnamon and nutmeg. All that plus cream, a little burlap and a boozy tingle in the mouth. Just the thing for sherry trifle not to mention the Leafs and Habs on Boxing Day. At 10% - pun warning - it is not to be trifled with even if trifle goes with it. Say what you like about puns but it is true. These Christmas scale large format bottles are powerful beasts in velvet garb. Not sure that I could open a second. Like drinking gravy if gravy was a by-product of the cake and icing making process. Licorice and thyme in the malt laden finish.