Nyx
Otherworld Brewing

Bought on tap from Stratford's Tap East in Westerfield Mall.
The sign the tap handle said 7.1 ABV which seemed strong for a porter, and was... but I only had a half-pint.

NYX Historic Porter (its full name) doesn't Look much above the average; could have a more lively foam. It Smelled a little better with some nicely roasted and blended malts. I liked the Taste as its counter to the sweet came more from the roasted malts than bitter hops. Viscous, better than medium-mouthed.

My first from Otherworldly, I went on their website. They are only three years old, I surmise because they have very little copy about what they are about. However their graphics on their labels are very artistic, but also strike me as macabre. Still for good luck, I give The Otherworldly good Overall Hugs.

Canned in a big old tallboy crafty craft can and purchased from Manchester city centre craft beer stalwarts Beermoth
Pours a Jet black body with tight tan head
Aroma is brambles and treacle
Flavour is blackjack chews and bramble jam on burnt toast