After last week's total abstinence, I was craving something strong and warming and fortunately there have been plenty of beers around that fitted the bill. In the end, it became a two horse race between Thornbridge 'Merrie' and the fabulous Fernandes 'Black Bear Smoked Stout'. Weighing in at 7%, it certainly warmed the cockles! Possibly close to being a 'Marmite' beer, nevertheless I loved it. Easily my BOTW.