Harvest Ale Limited Edition 2011
J.W. Lees & Co (Brewers) Ltd

It pours a much lighter color vs the 2008. Light brown and fairly murky. Nearly still - only a few bubbles at the edge that dissappear rapidly.

Very fruity. Apple that is close to cider, slightly woody, then some stone fruit - apricot or peach. Kind of a sherry or port wine smell as well. Caramel/toffee.

The taste follows up on the fruit theme - apple, apricot, figs, plum/prune and raisins. Caramel sweetness and a little brown bread. It does have aspects of a port wine. As it warms, oak comes out with a hint of cherry tobacco. It has depth in the flavor and while it's quite sweet it is not cloying.

Feel is medium bodied leaning to a bit lighter. There's a little bitterness and a licorice-like aromatic after the swallow. Slick on the finish.

This stuff is pretty fine. It's not quite as full as the 2008, but it's still great in its own right. I understand the reviews now - under Harvest Ale but note the year.