“BAD ELF” and “SERIOUSLY BAD ELF” from Ridgeway Brewing, Oxfordshire, England

 
 “Bad Elf” and “Seriously Bad Elf” are two holiday offerings from the beer distributor Shelton Brothers.  Shelton Brothers searches out and imports great beers from small breweries with craftsman who do not manipulate their beer and who take their passion seriously.  An exceptional beer has a sense of place, a distinctive house character and an appreciation for tradition, value and the natural art of beer-making.

  These two beers from Ridgeway Brewing in Oxfordshire, England are serious beers with a penchant for humor.  “BAD ELF” is a Winter’s Ale which has Olde England meeting the New World, with strong IPA characteristics which show depth, texture and nuance.  This beer is blended with English malt and balanced with an amazing 45 ounces of fresh hops-including English Cascade- per barrel.  A little malt, a little hops, and lots of holiday trouble-making; this Elf is so bad, its way good!

  “SERIOUSLY BAD ELF” is a Ridgeway Brewing masterpiece.  This is an English Double Ale, with a very English interpretation of a Belgian Tripel brewed to a warming 9% alcohol.  “Seriously Bad Elf” is rapidly attracting an American following.  This beer is actually banned in Connecticut for the rather dubious reason that Santa Claus is on the label.  Thank goodness the Connecticut government is working overtime to protect their citizens from this seriously scary beer!  It is totally legal in Colorado and is available from Avon Liquor in16.9oz bottles.  The “Bad Elf” is $6.99 and the “Seriously Bad Elf” is $7.99.

ELF WARNING:  Consumption of too much Winter’s Ale or English Double Ale may be bad for your elf and may impair your ability to drive a sleigh or operate toy making machinery!

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