This beer made me thirsty like the wolf. Named after an interesting bit of
local history, this excellent beer is the beginning of a north east institution. First things first. It is a beautiful dark ruby shade with a lovely aroma of fruit and nut chocolate. Fortunately, the flavor is even better, with a reasonable degree of bitterness balancing out the fruity flavors. To my mind, the malty flavor, while it does have hints of caramel and chocolate, provides more of a dry black coffee taste, particularly in its long finish. It is a heavier beer, and, at 5.5%, this is one for sipping in front of the fire, not sloshing through while you watch the match. For those of you who enjoy Theakston's Old Peculier, but cannot stomach a second pint, this may well be an admirable solution. If you've yet to try it, please do, if for no other reason than as a treat for yourself. 8/10
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