Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale (55cl, 5%)

A classic English brown ale brewed in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, by Samuel Smith Old Brewery, established in 1758. It is fermented in 19th-century Yorkshire Squares made of Welsh slate, and the brewery is the last to use this system exclusively. The nutty flavour comes from dark roasted barley malt and cane sugar, not added nuts. Water is drawn from the original 85-foot well, and the yeast has been in continuous use since about 1900. The aroma has medium roast malt, hazelnut, walnut and a faint mocha undertone. The palate is smooth and malt-forward, with roasted hazelnut, milk chocolate, biscuity malt sweetness, subtle banana ester and gentle mocha. The finish is clean and dry, with restrained hop bitterness and lingering beech nuts, almonds and toasted grain.