6 Beers to Christmas

Hook Norton Brewery's Double Stout.  This was quite good, even though the first thing I noticed was it poured with a huge head and no, it wasn't because of my inability to properly fill my pint glass.

According to CAMRA, Double Stout is Real Ale in a bottle.  I guess technically true, but I prefer my Real Ale from a cask.  There is no substitute.

The nose was sweet and poured a nice rich mahogany color.  The taste was predominately roasted malt with hints of brown sugar and a little bit of hop.  A nice smooth finish that didn't really linger.  All in all, very drinkable.  A good brew.