Ridgeway Brewing
Very Bad Elf
Amber Ale
South Stoke, Oxfordshire, England

This Very Bad Elf is one fine ale – rich, hardy, and flavorful. It is made based on an original 1795 Thames Valley recipe, with the very special pale amber malt – that is rarely used nowadays – creating nutty and sweet-roasted flavors. It is also balanced by a modest addition of English Fuggle aroma hops. Now sold out for 2023, we are lucky to share this with our Beer Club Members!

ABV: 7.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 40
Style: Strong Amber Ale
Beer Style: Malty & Sweet
Size: 500ml

ABOUT RIDGEWAY BREWING:
Located in South Oxfordshire, Ridgeway Brewing was founded in 2002 by Peter Scholey, former head brewer at Brakspear and his wife, Vanda. The brewery takes its name from the ancient, long-distance footpath and trade route that passes just a few hundred yards from their front door in South Stoke. With their beers, they hope to create lasting experiences with “cutting edge tradition” – a match between heritage and modern tastes and technologies. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

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Clown Shoes Beer
Snow on the Maple Tree
Imperial Stout
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The Clown Shoes team takes their Undead Party Crasher American Imperial Stout and ages it in bourbon barrels (that are aged in premium maple syrup) to create Snow on the Maple Tree. This beer has a strong and sweet taste of maple that flows throughout, with dark malts providing a rich and full-bodied flavor.

ABV: 11% alcohol / volume
IBU: 45
Style: Stout – Imperial / Double
Beer Style: Dark & Roasty
Size: 19 oz.

ABOUT CLOWN SHOES BEER:
Founded in 2009, Clown Shoes was a result of a joke, some spite and a deep passion for craft beer. While they find clowns a bit questionable, everyone can agree their shoes are quite hilarious – a reminder of humility and to find humor in life. The team’s mission is to produce beer without pretension, while being free and a little crazy. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

Photos and information © Clown Shoes Beer – All Rights Reserved.

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