Apperance: The beer is dark amber, brownish with ruby hints, an off-white small head, little lacing. (4) Aroma: The smell is nutty and fruity, rather modest. (3.5) Taste: Tasting initially of dark bread with jam on red berries, pears, ripe apples and some lemon zest. (4) Palate: Medium carbonation, soft bubbles and fluid, refreshing and very little dry. (4) Overall: A nice soothing real ale, relaxing fruit flavor (from the blackberries). (4)