Ridgeway Insanely Bad Elf imperial red ale

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 11.2%

Proof: 22.4°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: Unaged

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

One of a range of Christmas beers brewed at Ridgeway Brewery in Oxfordshire. Give the high alc./vol. of this beer the label responsible warns, “Too much of this stuff may be bad for your Elf.”

To quote the label, “My goodness”, muttered Claus, recalling his visit to the Institute, “the restrictive outerwear, the padded room-even padded Christmas tree ornaments. Horrifying! Yet the little chap seems happier than he’s ever been” Claus took a thoughtful sip of a most warming red ale. “Perhaps sanity is over-rated…Ho,Ho,Ho!”

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 24/12/2014

Appearance:

(sample 2013 vintage, best before 16/Sep/23) Clear, coppery amber with wafer thin off-white head.

Aroma:

Caramel, molasses, maple syrup and rose water.

Taste:

Stewed apple and pear, black pepper, marzipan and vinous alcohol.

Aftertaste:

Stewed fruit, vinous alcohol and black pepper. Overall: A bit too much!

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 608782671175
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Crown cap

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Produced by: Ridgeway Brewery
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