Making a pact with an infernal entity is rarely as straightforward as it seems. Just as our sour red ale, Faust, had begun to spread its webbed wings and fly, it was drug back down to the depths of an oak-encrusted prison to mingle with a darkened barleywine, which itself had unceremoniously indulged in the juices of the blackberry. Diabolic indeed.

In this Faustian Bargain, expect a rich and heady mélange of flavors including oozing blackberry cobbler, milk chocolate, sour red candies, and hints of oaky vanilla. Be careful though, at 10% ABV you might get more than you bargain for.