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According to legend and Wikipedia, witches inhabited the hills around Pendle in Lancashire, England in the early 17th century. In 1612, 11 of these so-called witches were put on trial for the murders of 10 local residents. All but one were found guilty and hanged by the neck until dead. To this day, Pendle is associated with witchcraft and hosts a Halloween celebration every year. Novels about the trial have been written, plays performed, and beers brewed: Moorehouse's Pendle Witches Brew.
Witches Brew pours a cloudy amber-brown and smells of cider, spice, vinegar and cobwebs. It tastes of bread, yeast, lemon and a hint of coriander, with a savory, wild, musty quality to the flavor. The mouthfeel is dry, with light carbonation.
The earthy, stale flavors make it not my favorite beer, but with an old-school bottle that looks like something from an apothecary's shop and the witchy label, Pendle Witches Brew may just be the perfect accessory ale for the season: no one will doubt your commitment to the dark arts with a bottle of it in your hand.
Happy Halloween!
Intrigued? I picked up my Pendle Witches Brew at Pike Street Beer and Wine; look for it there or at your local beer store.
Want more Seattle craft beer information? Follow me on Twitter at Mmm_beer or email me at SeattleCraftBeerExaminer@gmail.com.
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