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RATINGS: 99   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.54   EST. CALORIES: 204   ABV: 6.8%
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Naked Elf takes a hard look at the less-is-more theory. Ever since we developed The Mad Elf, we’ve speculated what it would taste like without the cherries and honey. So what lies beneath the fruit? Naked Elf is unfiltered, so the spicy yeast taste is more prominent in this strong, hazy orange ale. The combination of the Pilsner, and Vienna malts give a lot of body and minimal sweetness, but Naked Elf has a dry finish. Finally, the heat of the alcohol makes its presence known in the finish. The Naked Elf’s finest quality is the delicate balancing act between a lively yeast kick and a slight alcohol note that lingers in the back of the mouth—constantly reminding us not to overindulge in this complex, warming elixir.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
Pastor (700) - Maine, USA - DEC 28, 2009
Bottle poured into a Duvel glass. It was a hard pour but I did get a slight white head that disappeared fast. The body of the brew was cloudy amber in color. You get the typical Belgian yeast aroma right up front then some candy sugar and clove with other spices. The flavor is sweet and fruity (Bananas and Apple) upfront as well but the spices come out as it warms. It has a full feel in my mouth with light carbonation. Its is drinkable I would have another but I like the mad elf better Serving type: bottle

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
jeff789 (1206) - West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA - DEC 16, 2009
Scratch 21... Hazy amber copper with a tiny white head... Sweetish aroma dominated by belgian flavors yeast and caramel malts... Smooth body creamy, with some fruits dominating, yeasty dry complex, nothing really overpowers.. very good, almost better than Mad Elf...

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
tgncc (1797) - Bellmore, New York, USA - DEC 10, 2009
Pretty standard Beklgian actually. I enjoyed it less than the Mad Elf, where the cherry and honey gave it a little more balance. The aroma is spicy, coriander, pepper. The appearance is darked than i expected, slightly less red than the mad Elf. The flavor is pepper, with a surprising caramel sweetness. The finish is spicy, slight hop bittering. Not bad at all, but not great.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Swalden28 (2541) - McKinney, Texas, USA - DEC 6, 2009
Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Pours a murky amber with off-white head. Aroma is a little odd, spicy, herbal, clove, banana, some bubblegum. Flavor is exactly the same with some maltiness. Mouth feel is light body with high carbonation. Overall, a pretty tasty brew and a interesting one at that.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
jcwattsrugger (8685) - Florida and, New Jersey, USA - NOV 30, 2009
@Paul’s-12 oz bottle-pours an off white head and copper color. Naked elf. Aroma is sweet medium malt, spice, yeast. Taste is sweet medium malt, spice, yeast.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
travita (2535) - Frisco, Texas, USA - NOV 25, 2009
Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. The smell is banana, clove, wheat, and ok. The look is amber in color and has an off white head. The taste is tea, fruits, yeast, and ok.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
mar (3547) - Dallas, Texas, USA - NOV 22, 2009
bottle thanks to bu11zeye. deep amber with a light cream head. nose is light musk, yeast and dried fruit. decent on the palate with a spicy, musky fruit flavor and a fruity finish.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Cavie (3249) - Fort Worth, Texas, USA - NOV 8, 2009
Bottle courtesy of bu11zeye. Clear amber pour. Sweetness upfront on the pour. Some fruity tart as well, sweetbread also. Dry taste that has a sharp feeling of apple juice. Finishes very bitter dry.


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