Ill-Tempered Gnomes.... in Cans!

 Living in Pennsylvania, I get access to a lot of great beers.   Any state that has access to Yuengling Black and Tan, with the seasonal release of Mad Elf just a few more miles away is a place I can reside.

If I love Mad Elf, perhaps I can grab a winter place in Oregon for access to Ill-Tempered Gnome Winter Ale, from Oakshire Brewing.

Similar to Mad Elf with Troegs in production, Ill-Tempered Gnome is an annual winter release from Oakshire.  

Quoting directly from newschoolbeer.com :

Ill Tempered Gnome American Brown Ale has been an Oakshire winter-staple since 2008, and this year will be found in 16oz. 4-packs across the Pacific Northwest and Colorado. A popular winter warmer treat, Ill Tempered Gnome is welcome respite from the less malty hop bombs that have come to dominate the year. Previously only in 22oz. bottles, this year’s new 16oz. cans feature a fresh and festive label design with Gnorm, the ill-tempered gnome, glaring at you, and daring you to drink this malty and roasty ale.

Deep amber brown in color with a bouquet of pine and caramel, this Ill-Tempered Gnome finishes at 6.8% ABV and is sure to warm the soul. Gnorm encourages you to escape your grumpy side with this comforting American Brown Ale that reveals layers upon layers of toasty malts and resinous hop flavors. Ill-Tempered Gnome will be available on draft and in package starting this Thursday, October 22nd at Oakshire’s Eugene Public House and Portland Beer Hall.

Alas, I think a road trip to at least Colorado for the closest place to find this beer is not in the cards for this year.   Orders with the company are pick-up only at their Eugene Public House and Portland Beer Hall.