"Is it just my imagination " queried old Santa surveying the scene "or is my Elf only getting worse and worse every year? What's next? Seriously Bad Elf I'll wager. Mark my words." This Very Bad Elf is one fine ale - rich hardy and flavorful brewed to an original 1795 Thames Valley recipe with a very special pale amber malt that is rarely used nowadays and balanced by a modest addition of English Fuggle aroma hops. 'Ere's to your elf!