On this day in 1966, the TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas! first aired on CBS in the United States. This, like A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Grinch has gone on to be one of those beloved holiday TV classics, so today’s Advent pick honors a bad elf with Bad Elf from England’s Ridgeway Brewery.

There are two versions of Bad Elf that Ridgeway produces: a 4.5% alcohol by volume pale ale, and a stronger 6% ABV version that is imported to the U.S. by Shelton Brothers. Of the beer, Ridgeway says:

‘Tis a heavy hand what adds the hops to this festive golden ale. Truth be told, there’s near to three pounds of fresh hops goes in every barrel of this treasured brew. Pull up a sturdy chair, let’s fill up yer best flagon with the season’s finest natural ale, and I’ll tell you a dark tale of elf and woe. ‘Ere’s to your elf!

Here’s to the Grinch and any Bad Elves in your Christmas season!

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