Meantime - Chocolate Porter 6.5%

Taste: The moment you're pouring a chocolate beer is the very moment that you regret buying one.... But, alas, it's delicious! More Tiramisu than just plain choc; Biscuit. Booze. Coffee? And chocolate. Am I missing something?! Oh... Creme.... I forget my point.

Appearance: It looks suspiciously like an 'Old Peculiar' I had earlier... Nice bottle.

Would you buy 2? I think I'd go that far. Maybe further...

Would you buy 4? Too far...

Rating (out of 7): 5***** good effort. A worthwhile beer in this world of three star'ers.

Brecon Brewing - Twilight 4%

Taste:  I really like this. Dark chocoloate flavours. Tastes like history. It's organic matter - earthy and woody. I'm chomping down on an ancient oak. There's a hint of rum and now all I need is a log fire...

Appearance:  Smokey darkness

Would you buy 2?  Oh yes

Would you buy 4?  In a log cabin for sure. Or when it's raining in the summer.

Rating (out of 7):  5 * * * * *  This feels winter/autumnal, so choose your time and setting! Then it's delicious!

Saltaire Brewery - Triple Chocoholic 4.8%

Taste: Oh, Brother! That's rich. It's a mega flavour. I didn't think it would be a wise pairing with my Panang Curry, but it's actually extinguishing the burn. Plus, my fresh layer of tastebuds are really getting a treat. I'm really enjoying this. I love chocolate.

Appearance: The surface is pooling like an oil slick. This beer is nice and thick. It feels creamy in your mouth. Bottle is standard. Beer is dark. Real dark.

Would you buy 2? I'm going to. So yes.

Would you buy 4? I would. To stock in the. Cupboard for an especially decadent treat.

Rating (out of 7): 6****** Awarded six for its bold contribution to flavour and being different.

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