Crowded, polluted, foggy, and dangerous: these were the streets of Victorian London. Porter was the everyday drink of the working man who would, on rare occasion, order a pint of something more special. Stock ales, what we now call Old ales, were different in the fact they had been aged and blended to produce a much more flavorful beer. This 'aged' character was sought after and cherished so much so that these beers were nearly double the price of the regular offerings. This beer, with its dried dark fruit character exemplifies the base of these stock ales. Additionally, a small amount of Brettanomyces is used in combination with yeast to give that unique aged flavor. Drink this young for a rich fruity libation or let it age and you'll get notes of leather and dark cherry pie. If you ever wanted to know what a traditional stock ale tasted like, this is your chance. Recommendations: Substitute black strap molasses for black treacle if unavailable. Inoculate with Wyeast Brett culture in secondary to bring out the classic flavor. This product group approximates a former limited edition recipe, however it is not a beer kit and does not include instructions. You will have to measure out the exact quantities of each ingredient yourself. See the associated inventory for item quantities and addition times. Recipe and Inventory