Poacher’s Choice would indeed go with whatever a poacher might put in the pot for his or her dinner. And the ‘extras’ thrown in the beer add a little je ne sais quoi as well. There’s liquorice, which adds an intriguing aniseed hint to the lightly malty nose, appearing again on a sweetly malty, palate. And then a dash of damsons adds a fruity tone to the medium bitterness. Works well with game, lightly spiced Asian dishes or medium-flavoured hard cheeses.  5.7%