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Ridgeway Criminally Bad Elf

Percentile
60
overall
Brewed by Hepworth
Style: Barley Wine

Horsham, England

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2303.15/5.03.14/5.0Winter10.5%8.8Snifter
Commercial Description:
"It turned out to be a case of mistaken identity, of course - wrong place at the wrong time...but Claus was soon back on the street with the polite apologies of the authorities - no questions asked. All's well that ends well, surely, but still, the reporters wanted to know...it takes its toll, doesnt't it? "Indeed" sighed Claus, "my elf is going crazy, and I fear I shall soon go crazy as well" And with that he hoisted a great flagon of his favorite barleywine-style ale, silently contemplating the future and straining to remember why he got into this particular line of work in the first place.
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 Ungstrup (15376), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/104/512/20
Mar 26, 2008  
Bottled. An amber beer with a lazing orange/tan head. The aroma is sweet mlaty with notes of caramel and alcohol. The flavor is sweet alcoholic combined with a light note of fruit. The alcohol burns in the throat. Too simple - and should probably have been laid down for a year.


 Papsoe (15103), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Jul 20, 2008  
(Bottle 50 cl) Courtesy of Ungstrup. Clear pale amber golden with an off-white head. Spicy aroma with nuts and alcohol. Quite full-bodied with perfumy accents - lavender soap? Caramellish with a ton of malt while the finish is bitter with quite some alcohol showing. 250308


 yespr (12404), Copenhagen O, Denmark
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/53/102/59/20
Mar 26, 2008  
50 cL bottle. Pours clear and golden orange with a lacing off white head. Caramel malty and mild spiced aroma. Phenol and spiced flavour. Ends with a chemical touch.


 omhper (12247), Stockholm, Sweden
1.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/53/102/57/20
Aug 18, 2008  
Bottled, thanks oh6gdx! Clear amber, airy head. Fruity and fatty. Very sweet with estery alcohol. Like peach brandy with corn flakes. Not much in the way of hops, ill-structured malt and massive amounts of boozy alcohol. Top fermented malt liquor!


 fonefan (11866), VestJylland, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jan 6, 2008  
Bottle. Clear medium to light dark orange color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, fruity, moderate hoppy, orange, notes of alcohol, licorice. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration. Body is medium to full, texture is oily, carbonation is soft, finish feel is light alcoholic. (241207)


 oh6gdx (9047), Vasa, Finland
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Nov 8, 2007  
Bottled. Amber colour, mediumsized beige head, lacing. Aroma is grainy, nutty and alcoholic. Some mild spices too. Flavour is hay, spices, wood, some grapes, caramel malts and a sting of alcohol in the finish. This beer may need time, since it feels a bit boring as it is now.


 joergen (8627), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Mar 26, 2008  
Bottle. Clear amber coloured with a small off white ehad. Sweet and fruity aroma of caramel with notes of dried fruits. Sweet and fruity flavour of caramel, dried fruits and hops. Hoppy finish.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/512/20
Sep 1, 2007    Updated: Sep 14, 2008
Date: 01/10/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting

Appearance: clear copper, frothy white head, bits of lace,
Aroma: candy sweet caramel malt aroma,
Flavor: flavor has lots of sweetness, good fruity character, light bitterness, slightly warming, candy sweet with just enough English hops to add a bit of balance,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4



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