3 Elf Night
Danelion Brewing

Small pour at brewery. Dark brown pour, small beige foamy head. Aroma is mildly roasty, woody. Taste adds some hop character and a little bitterness. Very smooth ans easy to drink.

a curious winter warmer with some booze burn, malt depth, and unique appeal beyond just the christmas season despite the name, a little amateurish, and there was quite a range of quality here, but its a rad spot and i was stoked to check it out with friends this past weekend, good vibes, lots of creative beers, and this was one of the more exotic. a deep chestnut amber color on a short but lasting just off white head, not hazy but not really bright either, fine carbonation. it has a nose of long boiled malt almost barleywine-like, but then also has subtle clove and anise almost belgian spiciness, followed by some herbal character and quite a lot of alcohol without too much sweetness at the end, a little different, and kind of a style bender, but an appealing beer in small enough doses that i dont have to leave my car way out here. i like the bit of spiciness and the fact the malt doesnt get too dark, i like it having a little late hop bitterness to balance the sweetness, and i think the mellow yeast contribution adds nice depth, it sure is cozy, but it does warm up a little fusel and is all over the place just a bit, but i dont want to be too critical of something fun and distinctive from an operation still getting their feet under them. we had a great time here, and this was certainly one of the more memorable and assertive beers on their menu! check them out if you havent yet!