Elk Creek Happy Dog ESB

While in state college for a meeting, my boss and I went out to lunch at Kelly's Steak and Seafood Restaurant and I ordered a glass of Elk Creek Happy Dog ESB. The beer pours a brown color with a bubbly off-white colored head. The aroma consists of caramel, fresh hops, grass, and mildew. The taste is smooth and creamy with a large caramel profile. There is a lightly bitter hop finish with grassy accents. The alcohol content is not available online, but I would estimate it to be about 5.0% ABV. This was a tasty overall ESB with the perfect amount of spiciness to balance the sweet caramel base.

Elk Creek Double Rainbow IPA

While on a work trip, I went to Denny's Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield, PA. The first beer that I ordered was Elk Creek Double Rainbow IPA. The beer pours a golden color with a frothy white colored head. The aroma consists of lemon, tangerine, and pine. The taste is light bodied with a bitter citrus flavor comprised of grapefruit, orange, and tangerine. Lemon is also prevalent, but mostly on the finish. The alcohol content is 7.5% ABV. Overall, this was a decent IPA with lots of bitter citrus flavors and a great spicy finish. I would absolutely come back to this beer if I saw it on tap again.