Mike's Harder Black Cherry (69.5cl, 8%)

A flavoured malt beverage with intense dark cherry flavour, at 8% ABV in a 695ml single-serve can. The base is made by fermenting malt grains with yeast, then filtering it to a clean, neutral-tasting malt alcohol before natural cherry and lemon flavours and sugars are blended in. The nose has fresh dark cherries, subtle tartness reminiscent of lemon zest and a light candy-like sweetness. The palate is juicy with bold, ripe black cherry, a tart lemonade backbone and noticeable alcohol warmth. The finish is medium in length, with sweet cherry aftertaste balanced by lingering citrus acidity.