UPDATED: JAN 8, 2022 Enjoyed on tap at The Independent in Tampa FL while having dinner on the patio. Tasted like I expected.

UPDATED: JAN 2, 2022 Aromas of caramel, toffee, bread, malt and a light touch of clove. Fairly dry and crisp with somewhat lively carbonation; light bitterness; a bit sweeter on the finish. Pleasant, refreshing and true to style.

UPDATED: DEC 19, 2021 Fresh fruity aroma, burned caramel on the nose. Crisp fruity flavour with more of the burned caramel which is really nice. Mouthfeel light but not watery. Carbonation feels almost bubbly in the mouth. Probably the best of the four I've now had this weekend although the rating does not reflect that.

UPDATED: AUG 19, 2021 Bottle from Connollys Wine Merchants. Pours a dark amber/mahogany with lovely tight off white head. Aroma of malts, metal, raisin. Taste light toasted malts, caramel, plum, brown sugar. Light to medium bodied, slick. Enjoyable.

UPDATED: JUL 18, 2021 11.2 ounce bottle - $2.49 at Total Wine & More in Kennesaw, Georgia. Appearance: Pours an amber-brown body with a thinning, ivory-toned head. Smell: Faint touches of toast and grains along with modest hints of brown sugar, cocoa. A little herbal hop accent and some fruitiness. Taste: A bit sweetish, a little fruity with the aforementioned malt elements. Herbal hops, mild in flavor, provide a drop of bitterness. A little drying action on the finish. Mouthfeel: Medium-light body. Medium carbonation. Overall: Leans ever so slightly sweet. Not bad. I'd definitely still take the Ayinger Altbeirisch over it, though.

UPDATED: JUL 18, 2021 0,5l bottle from Edeka in München, drinking it on 18/07/2021 BB 09.12.2022 Pours clear light brown color with good frothy off-white foam on top. Aroma of malt, caramel, roasty, bread. Taste is pleasant and not too sweet with good roasted malt notes, caramel, slightly bitter hops and again malt in the finish. A bit of cocoa but not too bitter. Round, satisfying taste and good balance, strong enough taste but also very drinkable and easy to sip. Very drinkable. Medium body and very smooth, moderate carbonation. I like this one.

UPDATED: JUL 15, 2021 330 ml from a local supermarket. Nice copper to brown colour with a one finger off white head, clean and a small amount of noble hop and caramel malt aroma, nice chestnut and roasted malt spiciness with some noble hops and slight chocolate. Heavy carbonation and medium to slightly oily mouthfeel - generally OK. Would definitely like to try this style if it weren't a bit oxidised from sitting on the outside supermarket shelf.

UPDATED: JUN 29, 2021 Tried this beer at the beer hall first and I remember being impressed, but the imported bottle disappointed. Stale maltiness with an overly roasted character. Little to no sweetness.

UPDATED: JUN 18, 2021 500ml bottle as a present. Pours dark amber with a big white head. Aroma of lightly roasted malt. Taste of malt and grain. Sweetish finish.

UPDATED: MAY 23, 2021 Clear dark amber with a foamy light tan head. Plum, dark fruits and roasted malts. Medium to full smooth body. Salty with a little sweet finish.