Green Dragon
Elora Brewing Co.

473 mL can from the brewery; dated Dec 18 2025 and served at room temperature.

Pours a clear bronze-orange colour, topped with two fingers of bumpy, foamy, off white-tinged head. Good retention; more than five minutes later, it has eroded down to a soapy collar surrounding a thin cap, with a respectable smattering of lace tossed about in its wake. Mild aroma of honey and doughy, bready malts; hints of orange, digestive biscuit and tea leafy hops are also discernible.

Not bad - at 3.8%, I'd expect this to be rather light (and it is), but the flavours are enough to keep me interested. The malts impart notes of toasted bread, toffee and honey biscuit, while the hops contribute hints of orange peel and black tea leaf bitterness. Lovely bittersweet conclusion of leafy hops and toffee; the hops linger a bit longer into the aftertaste, encouraging subsequent sips. Light in body, with low carbonation and a very smooth mouthfeel; decent weight for such a light brew. Fantastic session beer potential.

Final Grade: 3.84, a B+. English-style pale ales were the first beers that I fell in love with during my initial foray into the world of craft beer ("real ale", if you prefer). That fondness has never dwindled, yet sadly, they are one of many 'classic' styles that have been ingloriously shoved out of the limelight, as most modern breweries opt to focus on IPAs, stouts, or whatever the latest fad happens to be. Elora's Green Dragon brought me back to those roots - it's a fine example of a light English ale, demonstrating both exquisite balance and incredible drinkability. If this were available locally, I'd totally buy it again.