The brilliant gold is wrapped in a light opalescent veil. Complex tones of dessert wine interweave with a tinge of hard-sugar brittle and anise, manifesting an exceptionally vibrant tapestry of aroma alongside the portly malt bouquet typical of strong beer. The majestic body has a semi-dry quality and is likewise diffused with a Riesling-like acerbity on the palate. Characteristically, the strength of the alcohol and the sustained resonance present a gentle note of pepper.