Broughton Old Jock Ale: 23

Taste: 7 Finish: 7 Visual: 5 Aroma: 4
Total: 23

Old Jock is a full flavored dark beer to be drunk at "cellar" temperatures with hearty foods. Really?

It pours very well. The head is thick and a nice dark cream color. The brew is a deep amber, bordering on walnut. It has a nice sweet malt aroma with a bit of roasted nut.

Ooh. It has a very nice sweet upfront. Roasted malt. A bit of creaminess. in the middle I get a slight honey and a bit of nut. Then a moderate bitterness jumps in. It finishes pretty well leaving a slight coating on the tongue and a mild bitterness.

Very nice. That's what I would say about Old Jock. Full of flavor. Would be good with spicy or hearty food. After the pretty bad Merlin Ale, this is a big improvement.