Cropton Elf Indulgence

Brewed by Cropton
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Pickering, England

Serve in English pint

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Hand pulled at the Old Contemptibles, Birmingham. Another of those red, nutty ales which proliferate at Christmas time. These red beers all sound delicious in principle, but get a little triesome after a while. This is OK, with it’s nuttyness verging on tart. A reasonably engaging gob full of ruddy bitter.

Cask @ the Haymarket Bar, Edinburgh. Pours opaque black with a decent head. The nose is a bit elusive but eventually some chocolate biscuit notes come through as the head retreats. The taste is nutty chocolate with a caramel biscuit finish. The palate is medium bodied and textured with a nice clean finish. Overall, a good beer!

cask at haymarket ... red copper ... creamy tan headm... sweet toffee malt nose ... little clawing ... sweet toffee roast ... soft dark fruits ... hint of spice ... ok

Cask @ Drum & Monkey. Dark amber colour, off-white head. Nose is malty, sour and fruity. Flavour is malty, sour fruits, with a slight toastiness.

Cask @ The Drum & Monkey. Medium brown colour, good head. Perfumey malt aroma. Dry biscuit malt flavour. Bitter aftertaste. Average bitter.