Adelbert's Scratchin' Hippo beer

Adelbert's Scratchin' Hippo

Biere de Garde · 6.9% ABV · ~240 calories

Adelbert's Brewery · Austin, TX

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Beer Description

Named to commemorate a night when the Naivasha House in Kenya was shaking so strongly Del thought it was an earthquake.

It turned out to be a hippo from lake Naivasha scratching itself against the house. Dark reddish-brown ale brewed in the style of a traditional, rustic artisanal French farmhouse ale, Bière de Garde. Complex flavor profile with a prominent malty sweetness and earthy character. Goes well with hearty rich foods like steak, roasts, or beef stew.

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