Today's beer is the very bad elf. I just love the art work on these bottles. I heard an interview with from the Shelton Brothers that import the Elf beers. They get beer made at brewery and relabel to be imported to America.
This beer has fruity aroma, with some hops aroma, and some strong ale alcohol smells. The color is reddish brown, and very clear. There are lots of bubbles coming from the bottom of the glass, and slight ring of foam, just thick enough to block the view.
The beer has a rich taste with only a bit of hop flavor, but plenty of hop bitterness. There is a little lemon taste to the beer, making me pucker a bit. Also some alcohol wamness to the beer which is appropriate for a winter beer. The mouthfeel is thick, and reminds me a little like a Belgium beer. The finish bitter and sour and dry.
I like this beer it is tasty, and a lot better than the Bad Elf. Maybe a little more holiday spices would be be appreciated, but I think this beer is a good example of a Christmas \ Winter beer.
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Did you ever wonder whether breweries re-labeled the same beer / recipe for different holidays?
If they do, it totally works. In October, I would buy this beer if it had a skeleton or witch on it. I, like many others, am quite drawn to seasonals. but really, other than the pumpkin ales, do they really impart a season-specific taste?
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