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Tröegs Mad Elf
- Tröegs Brewing Company
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very good
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Ratings: 2467
Reviews: 1123
rAvg: 3.88
pDev: 15.46%
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Belgian Strong Dark Ale
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Hop Bitterness (IBU's) : 15
Color (SRM) : Ruby Red
Availability: Seasonal, 12 oz. & 3L bottles, 1/2 and 1/6 kegs (contact your local retailer to pre-order)
Malts: Pilsner, Munich, Chocolate
Hops: Saaz, Hallertau
Yeast: Spicy Yeast
Pennsylvania Honey West Coast Cherries
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look: 2 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tasted On: 12-26-2012
Freshness: 2012 Vintage
Packaging: 12 oz. brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Goblet
Purchased: Received in a trade
It's the day after Christmas, so a little Mad Elf seemed appropriate...
This beer isn't much to look at -- pours a semi-clear reddish-brown with very little head to speak of. The head disappears quickly and leaves no lacing behind.
Smells are malty and sweet, with big fruit and cherry notes. I also get some complex holiday spice aromas such as cinnamon and clove. I think I can also detect the added honey, but maybe that's just because I read it on the label...
Full-flavored ale here, sweet and of dark, ripened fruits like raspberry and cherry. Bitterness is low if not non-existent.
Mouthfeel is full in body with carbonation in the medium range. Finish is fruity and sweet, with a lingering spice flavor. The 11% makes itself known with some pleasing alcohol warmth.
Overall an enjoyable spiced holiday ale. The appearance left something to be desired, but other than that was a brew I'd recommend to anyone who likes malt-forward spiced holiday beers.
Thanks to baybum for this one!
Serving type: bottle
12-27-2012 04:57:44 |
More by sommersb
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Murky reddish brown body with a small quickly sinking head and some nice slippery lacing. Aroma packed full of yeasty Belgian esters that are both spicy and quite fruity; vague honey notes and booze follow. For me the flavor was much the same, a big punch of yeast esters bringing lots of fruit and spice, with a late arriving wave of honey sweetness and warming alcohol. Decent grainy malt base, cherries overwhelmed by both yeast and booze and fail to bring much in the way of tartness that would clean things up a bit and cut the syrupy character of the beer a bit.
Medium body, medium carbonation that's pretty much right on target for a Belgian style brew. Moderately smooth and sticky. In the end this is a pretty solid take on a dark Belgian but its a bit sweet for my tastes and doesn't surpass the better iterations from overseas.
Serving type: bottle
12-27-2012 04:46:00 |
More by tobelerone
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Bottle to snifter.
Aroma seems to lack any cherry. Smells boozy, hint of honey like sweetness.
Pours dark honey brown with reddish hues. No appreciable head, but plenty of bubbles. Attractive looking.
Initial taste get the alcohol burn, not getting the cherry. Dry finish, sweetness and honey notes. Still not finding the cherry taste at all despite some medicinal hints. Surprisingly bitter. The honey and sweetness seemed to build, then a bit of sourness after a few minutes. Coats a bit with lingering sweetness.
Overall, a little disappointed but this is quite warming and it is pretty cold here today. Will keep sippin on it, but nothing I would rush out to buy again.
Serving type: bottle
12-26-2012 18:36:05 |
More by LeRose
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Awesome just the right amount of "heat" and sweet! Wish I had picked up two of these. Got it in the bomber bottle and am three sips into it and bumming out about has little is left. It is the good! Lots of smooth maktyness and a nice bitey cherry finish! Merry Christmas!!
Serving type: bottle
12-25-2012 23:45:28 |
More by StretchZep
West Virginia
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A- pours a clear ruby red color with a small creamy white head that reduces to a ring around the glass with some short lasting lace.
S- ripe cherries with some other dark fruits, slightly medicinal, twizzler candy, sweet honey, and a bit leathery.
T- slightly tart cherry juice up front with some dark fruit notes, transitions into some sweet honey with some peppery spice, medicinal notes creep in afterword. Finish is sweet-yet-dry and warming. Definitely a sipping beer!
M- medium body, low carbonation, a bit heavy in the palate, creamy mouthfeel and velvety finish. Slightly warming on the throat, but hides the alcohol quite well.
O- a string beer that will sneak up on you, however the alcohol is hidden quite well and the cherries make it an enjoyable sipper.
Serving type: bottle
12-25-2012 02:22:54 |
More by Treyliff
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a New Belgium chalice at cvm4's holiday sampling. Thanks for the trade, Gus!
A: Opaque, ice tea amber with a half finger head that scampers quickly. Few bubbles.
S: Dark fruits, particularly cherries. Sweet, honey, leather.
T: Cherry sweet, caramel, malts, honey. Robust. A very easy drinker.
M: Medium. Bubbles like crazy.
O: Very festive. Alcohol is well hidden. More malts pop through as it warms. A mad elf worth catching.
Serving type: bottle
12-24-2012 15:51:48 |
More by brewskifan55
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A - Pours amber with a white head to it.
S - The cherry comes through a lot, with bready malts and sweet yeast.
T - A nice spiciness that leads into cherries and sweet malts. I'm surprised at how well hidden the abv is.
M - Medium body & carbonation.
O - Really good, crisp on the palette.
Serving type: bottle
12-24-2012 00:54:02 |
More by cvm4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
12 oz bottle poured into a snifter.
11% ABV, 2007 Vintage, Serve in chalice or tulip at 50-55° F
Thanks Onenote81! I've been hanging onto this one for a while!
A - Minor rust has developed around the cap but it's no cause for alarm as this beer pours, without sediment, a mostly clear ruby amber color with a fleeting ivory head. It comes as no surprise the head disappears with how high in alcohol this is. Dots of lace delicately cling to the glass above the ring of loose bubbles.
S - Despite it's aged, this 2007 vintage of Mad Elf remains aromatic and nearly without degradation. Faint oxidation for a five year-old beer is somewhat noticeable though the robust aroma of smooth caramel and biscuit malt which builds a base below the floral clove honey nuances and faint tart cherry skin notes but doesn't quite distract from the joy within. And while the beer has mellowed, spicy alcohol still manages to break free with undertones of earthy clay and clove yeast esters behind.
T - Thick maltiness seems to have diminished in oomph slightly, offering a light caramel drizzled nutty biscuit flavor that's quickly overwhelmed by the beer's developing complexity of fruit and spice. Faint noble hop herbal qualities and smooth yeast esters encourage notes of clove (along with the sweet honey), clay, and white pepper with a touch of solvent alcohol peeking through, but even with age, the focus seems on the cherries, both sweet and tart!
M - Smooth feeling with a voluptuous, full body that's not cloying or syrupy, this hearty holiday ale has a delicate carbonation tickle and complimentary alcohol dryness that maintains balance with a kiss of tart cherry skins on the finish. Alcohol is perceived in retro-nasal breathing but, due to it's age, it's rather smooth, producing a wonderfully satisfying warmth in the belly!
O - An absolutely fantastic holiday treat, Tröegs Mad Elf is a masterful concoction of subtle Belgian yeast that produces spice nuances without the straight addition of spice. Honey sweetness never becomes cloying but adds a little something extra with the delicate cherry tartness. Just as exceptional fresh, age continues to do this strong beer favors, developing into a delectable and soothing winter sipper.
Serving type: on-tap
12-23-2012 17:26:41 |
More by BeerFMAndy
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
This beer is the first to emerge from my cellar after a short two month sleep. The beer pours a ruddy ruby, with a light, gently cream colored head. The body of the beer is clear and caramelly with little to no carbonation coming up through. On the nose the beer smells big with honeyed raisins, slight candied sugars, bready caramel, and only the faintest ghost of cherry. Spicy alcohol, similar to what you might find in a quad, is also definitely present in the nose. The beer tastes lightly of cherries and honey, transitioning into bready caramel and Belgian yeast character, with a light alcohol spice. The beer begins with an almost framboise like cherry sweet flavor, mixed quickly with spicy alcohol and then creamy honey which opens the beer into grainier caramel and Belgian yeast notes, and light candied sugars. There is a huge cereal bread taste in the middle of the flavor which dies off quickly, but does leave a light bread lingering in the finish and aftertaste. This beer is hugely complex in flavor, and with only 2 months in the cellar it seems to have none of the huge alcohol flavors that other reviewers describe. On the mouth this beer is smooth and caramelly, sitting on the tongue at a medium to heavy body with nearly no carbonation to speak of. The only bite comes from the faint alcohol at the back of the throat, but this is really quite faint, and considering this is 11%, I really don't taste the heavy alcohol flavor. Overall, I'm a huge fan of this beer. It is a great holiday sipper, to be had in moderation for sure. I could obviously not slug this beer back, but if you put it in a small glass, swirl it around and observe its holiday appropriate color, and then savor and enjoy it. It kisses the tongue, packs a wallop of alcohol, and seduces my taste buds with warm sweet flavors that I want in a holiday beer. A beer to have on Christmas night for sure!
Serving type: bottle
12-23-2012 00:40:11 |
More by Maxwell
New Jersey
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A nice brew from Troegs. This beer pours a nice head and has good aroma. The cherries can be tasted but the beer is not sour. I must say this was very enjoyable and I will seek out another sixer next year to enjoy. The 11.5% abv is slightly hot but the brew still has a decent mouthfeel.
Bottom Line: A good holiday beer to enjoy!
Serving type: bottle
12-21-2012 10:49:15 |
More by themind
North Carolina
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
[Suggested Glassware: Trappist Glass]
The pour was a clear ruby red with a small (less than 1 finger) white fizzy head that dissipated rapidly, down to a small collar with a wisp of residue left floating on top and poor runny lacing.
The aroma was upfront with a nice cherry scent along with a light bread malt and a sweet yeast and had notes of honey, cinnamon, a bit of spice and a little more than mild alcohol tinge.
The taste was fruity sweet and a very lightly malty with a touch of cherry and honey throughout, with the finish becoming rather yeasty with a hint of cinnamon and a slight spicy alcohol ending. The flavor lasted a decently long time following the swallow, having a nice yeasty and fruity cherry taste along with a mild alcohol warming sensation left behind.
Mouthfeel was a few shades above light in body and dry in texture with an almost prickly carbonation.
Overall I found this brew to be exceptionally tasty with a good fruity flavor that was blended very well with the yeast and spices, allowing for a very good concealing of the exceptionally high ABV thus creating a superb drinkability. I do believe this is the best Winter Seasonal I have tasted to date, and I want more…
Serving type: bottle
12-15-2012 14:03:34 |
More by KajII
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Poured from a 12 oz glass, shows a ruby reddish brown color with about an inch of head with large bubbles that dissipates quickly. No lacing down the glass.
S: Sweet cherry coming thru on the nose with a large spice profile from the yeast. Some malty sweetness as well.
T: Nice, not overly sweet cherry flavoring up from leads right into a nice spiciness that leads into some heat from the alcohol. Some nice candy notes on the after taste with that spice and alcohol heat clinging to the palette.
M: Nice carbonation, with some heat and dryness from the high alcohol content.
O: NIce enjoyable winter holiday ale. Good cherry flavor that isn't overly sweet and the spiciness works well with the heat form the alcohol. Would def get a sixer to enjoy on a cold winter night.
Serving type: bottle
12-13-2012 03:12:50 |
More by ChrisPratz
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a mad elf glass
A: pours a dark ruby red, with a finger of off white head, no lacing to speak of.
S: bit of honey, a bit of cherry, a bit of brown and candy sugar, and a while lot of Soicy Belgian yeast aroma.
T: much like the nose, I taste honey, and cherry with alotnofnapice coming from te Belgian yeast, caramel and alcohol
M: medium with light carbonation almost syrupy, bit lush a the same time.
O: a nice winter time beer, deffiantly a sipper for a cold night, especially if you like spicy Belgian yeast. The only thing holding me back from giving a higher score here is that i personally not a fan of spicy Belgian yeast, and by that I mean cloveyness, that's the best way I can explain it, but if you are a fan I could see how this is an excellent brew.
Serving type: bottle
12-13-2012 01:52:40 |
More by PeterIngemi
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bomber to worthy sniffer
A: ruby red not even brown almost like a Shirley temple in terms of color with a white to grey head that goes away quickly with no ring. The thought of dark cherries is there.
S: I don't know what it is but as soon as I smelt it my first thought was "this is definitely a belgian style" its that spiciness i guess. There are strong smells were I feel like I can almost smell the hidden alcohol but I cannot smell it directly. The smell is very pungent but I can't describe what it smells like other then belgian maybe a hint of cherries but thats a reach.
T: It has that spicy nature to it that follows the nose the honey sweetness and flavor is actually fairly easy to distinguish. As the flavor continues the cherries definitely start to come out there is a tart flavor there that balances well with complex malt flavors in the finish. It is also a good combination with the spices that comes out as well in the finish.
M:Light carbonation surprisingly that makes the feel more delicate. It is very oily but not necessarily thin. The abv is literally no where to be found this stuff is dangerous its not sniffer totally drinkable and it will knock you out quick if your not careful but this isn't my first rodeo with this beer.
O: First off I tried this beer for the first time last year solely for the name/label (with the drunk elf) and the abv so ill give it that as selling point. The taste is decent but did not blow me away above average for sure but not greatness same is true for the mouthfeel. The fact that blows me away and will keep me coming back to this beer is the back that the abv is 11% and its totally drinkable., the average person wouldn't even notice. Needless to say it will warm you up quick during the holidays and as long as its tasty ill take it.
Serving type: bottle
12-12-2012 00:28:44 |
More by Pinknuggets
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
this is the quintessential holiday brew for me, i look forward to it each year, and have been cellaring different vintages for experiment. i find a year really cools down the alcohol heat and lets the flavors develop. the fresh one im drinking now pours a rich cherry amber color, with a sexy frothy pearly white head nearly three inches tall. the nose is lots of fruity, cherries, plums, baked pears, lots going on. also some honey or molassas sugar, a lot of booze, and a curious blend of winter spices, a little heavy on the clove. the flavor is identical to the nose, if a bit less fruit forward. its very balanced, and you dont taste the alcohol as much as you smell it, but you sure do feel it. whew. belgian yeast and candy sugar work magically together, creating a velvety grog that is sure to warm up the coldest bones in the winter time. relaxed carbonation and about as full a body as you can have in a beer that still lets some light pass through it. it gets really hot in terms of booze as it warms up, but thats just fine by me. overall one beer that is not to be missed come christmas time, and one that i keep going back to again and again. if you get youself a case, put a few in the basement until next year too, youll be glad you did!
Serving type: bottle
12-09-2012 20:35:57 |
More by StonedTrippin
New York
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Reddish amber, with a head that dissipates fairly quickly.
Smell: Cherries with some vinous undertones and some honey underneath it all. Pretty strong and pleasant.
Taste: Cherries, booze, malts and belgian style yeast. The ending is a bit too boozy for my liking, in that it's not covered effectively enough to hide the 11%. If the funky(corianderish), boozy ending could be fixed through aging, I'd probably buy these a year early, just to mellow them out before I drank them. Being that I bought a sixer of this and I'm not exactly crazy about it, that will probably happen. I guess I'm just not crazy about coriander type ending.
Mouthfeel: A bit thick with average carbonation.
Overall: Again, there's just something going on in the ending, be it strong booze and/or coriander, that just doesn't do it for me. I bet that if you let this age, the cherries will eventually hit harder on the back end. I don't know if aging can fix this, but one can dream...can't they?
Serving type: bottle
12-08-2012 04:47:52 |
More by PsilohsaiBiN
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
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2012 Bottling
Thanks to TroyG2352 for this one.
App- A almost pure ruby red color with a good amount of density and weight behind it. Poured out of the bottle a bit thicker than I was thinking for some reason. A good bit of deeper reds on outside with only a small 1/4-1/2" head that was there and gone. No lacing or cling.
Smell- Right upfront I get most of the cherries and that honey kick is there. I am pretty against honey but will try it when its in beers. Hell maybe one day Ill like it. The spices come into play and seem to be so-so on this. Not the most well integrated with the style but drowned out a bit by the 11% as well.
Taste- This just reminds me of a spiced beer blended with Wisconsin Belgian Red. Big bold cherry with some good honey note (still not sold on honey in beer) A lot of spices from the style direction but just tastes flat and un balanced to me. Not necessarily a harmonious thing.
Mouth- A big full medium body with a good medium carbonation level. Residual cherry and spice are there and this was the best aspect of the beer.
Drink- I was given a few bottles of this. I will hold some back for a year or two and see what happens as the 11% mellows and fades and just changes this beer. I can see good things but not really fresh.
Serving type: bottle
12-06-2012 17:30:54 |
More by FosterJM
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Batch 121001 (not sure what this means, but ok):
Into the Mad Elf snifter (purchased from my haulback from Pennsylvania):
A: clear ruby amber colored body leaving a half finger white head that appears for less than thirty seconds and dies to a slight film with a hill in the center of the snifter. Some small bubbles are seen rising slowly when held up to the light.
S: Belgian yeast up front supported nicely by spices, cherries, honey, plums and sugar.
T: cherry in front of the yeast and takes the rest of those flavorings to combine with the alcohol which is tasted mildly.
M: medium with some slight harshness on the tongue. It leaves a slight stickiness in the mouth. Though a very high ABV, it still feels fairly drinkable.
O: though I've had this over the holidays when visiting my parents, I'm glad I'm finally able to get around to review this. Yeah, I would have this again. This is great stuff.
Serving type: bottle
12-06-2012 00:40:47 |
More by kangarooAdam59
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22oz bomber from dope (thanks man!) split 3 ways with the gals...my portion poured into a Sam Adams Perfect Pint...
A: Clear amber/ruby ale with some visible carbonation bubbles; short-lasting off-white head (especially for a Belgian) but beautiful body and clarity...
S: Yeast phenols and distinctive spices make this a decisively Belgian nose, but there is also plenty of fruitiness to be found mixing with the malt and candy sugar...dark fruits, cherries, raisins, honey, brown sugar.
T: Moderately strong cherry notes and dark fruit with plenty of candy sugar and malt sweetness as the backbone. Brown sugar, flashes of warm booze, apples, spices, raisins...
MF: Creamy, medium-bodied mouthfeel with a light alcohol burn...just a bit vinous...dry finish.
O: Good beer, easy drinking (though the alcohol comes through a bit), and a tasty BSDA with great fruit character.
Serving type: bottle
12-04-2012 21:40:41 |
More by Scotchboy
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours a rich reddish amber, very slightly viscous with evidence of legs visible on the wall of the snifter after a swirl. Nice healthy, off-white head fades quickly to a thin film.
The nose is all fruit and candy sweetness (probably due to the honey, but I don't get any specific honey aroma). Takes a minute for the cherries to show up, but they're there.
Juicy, almost winelike up front. Ripe cherries & dark fruit followed by alcohol warmth. Finishes with cloves, cinnamon, and woodiness. Very slight hoppy bitterness. Nicely balanced.
Mouthfeel is somewhat thin but satisfying. An almost wine-like fruitiness and alcohol dominate.
Overall: A nice offering. Pronounced, interesting flavors and definetly enough of an abv to warm things up.
Serving type: bottle
12-02-2012 21:36:49 |
More by VeganBrewz
North Carolina
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - ruby amber with a soft, off white head
S - sugar, faint belgian yeast, some spice
T - cherries, sugar, belgian yeast, faint spice, faint alcohol
M - medium bodied, warm, good carbonation
This was a really nice beer. I thought it had great balance and flavor. The cherries were a nice touch to the Belgian yeast and spice. They aren't tart or sour. I was very impressed. I would have given a higher score if the flavor was more than cherries with underlying notes meaning I wish it had more of a Belgian character. As it is this is a very good beer that is definitely worth your time.
Serving type: bottle
11-30-2012 23:53:29 |
More by tdm168
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: This beer pours a beautiful ruby red color (a clear, red amber) with a half finger head, about half of which retains while drinking.
Smell: Primary aroma is cherries, sweet, fruity.
Taste: Very sweet, yeasty, definitely tastes like cherries, which is kind of funky (but a good funky), syrupy, chocolate, and there's also a bit of spice that hits the tongue.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, syrupy consistency, carbonated but smooths out at the end.
Overall: This is a complex beer but I think it could be a little more balanced for more drinkability. However, considering the alcohol content in this brew, it surprisingly doesn't override the taste. It's an interesting beer, but probably not for everyone. I personally find it a nice switch from the more traditional, spicy winter warmers or Christmas ales.
Serving type: bottle
11-30-2012 00:53:44 |
More by tastymug
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Beautiful clear, light red color with a light pink head that fizzes up quickly and fades quickly. No lace and a thin ring of retention.
S: Sweet, sugary booze, deeply roasted malt, dark fruits, candy sugar, some citrus, and more booze at the back. Effervescent and inviting.
T: Dark fruits and honey shine when the beer is warm. Boozy, fruity, malty...delicious. This beer needed to warm up to allow the proper flavors to show themselves.
M: Sweet and smooth as it should be, properly boozy, and full of flavor. Very Belgian but plenty of American character. A pleasure to drink near room temperature.
O: Troegs pulls of a fantastic American interpretation of the style. Perfect for sipping.
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12 fl oz brown bottle served in a chalice.
Vintage 2012-2013, batch #120913.
Tea-tinted oak in color. Carbonation-filled off-white head that disappears to a broken sheet after only a moment leaving no lasting lace.
Sweet, Belgian candied sugar marry beautifully with the cherry, fig, raisin, and plum fruity esters. Spicy anise, brown sugar, and nutmeg add another layer of depth to the already deep aromas.
Slightly tart fruit flavors: orange and cherry, come through initially. The Belgian candied sugar is a bit heavy with a touch of an artificial taste. The yeast adds a hefty dose of spiciness along with the strong anise flavor. All of the individual flavors are bold and do not quite make for a balanced sip; including a hefty alcohol presence.
A full, medium in body. The body, much like the flavor, is a bit out of balanced creating a rather slick, slightly unpleasant mouthfeel particularly for the style.
A bold ale in more ways than one. I can really envision this one only improving with age, allowing the flavors and alcohol character to mellow.
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This brew pours a dark almost ruby red color with a 1/2 inch mocha head and thin lacing.
The smell is strong on cherries and kind of a wheat/wet hay smell. Sweet malts, honey and some type of spice. Possibly peppery hops.
The taste is a sip of heaven, sweet cherries, wheat, sweet malts and honey. There is also some type of spice which I can not identify. The cherries are the dominant taste throughout however the other flavors are well balanced.
The mothfeel is very smooth and creamy. A spicey residue remains on the tounge after swallowing.
This is a very spicey and sweet winter warmer. I would never guess that this brew is 11% ABV, one can not taste the alcohol at all. Everthing mixes nicely, and the 11% alcohol, along with the spice, gives a warming feeling. I could easily drink a case of these.
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49 CFR 228, Subpart F - Substantive Hours of Service Requirements for Train Employees Engaged in Commuter or Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation
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... to be enjoyed in the climatic health resort of Arriach. The village nestles a scenic location on the sunny, gently rolling foothills of the Carinthian Nockberge mountains and the beautiful Wöllaner Nock ski area.
The Gerlitzen-Klösterle ski area is only 5 km away and offers 42 km of well-groomed slopes for skiers of all ages and abilities, along with snow-making facilities, a snowboard park and the Schneebärenland kiddy land for the youngest skiers.
A number of Purzel-Wurzel farms offer knitting workshops, and a farmer's wife will introduce you to the secrets of biscuit baking.
Tuning into Christmas... listen to Christmas tunes as you cuddle up in front of the tiled stove, and watch your little ones build snowmen and igloos. Enjoy the pleasant warmth of the open fireplace and inhale the scent of children's punch simmering on the fire.
Winter also comes with romantic torchlight tours, fun races and a lot more.
Arriach offers exceptional opportunities for those seeking rest and relaxation.
Some of the Arriach accommodation providers have specialized in walking packages and will therefore offer all the amenities and facilities you need!
Visitors to the region are well-advised not to miss out on a stroll along the farm trail which takes you past some of the most fascinating farmsteads in Carinthia.
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The stunning conclusion to the smash New York Times bestselling series the Wicked Years Hailed as "bewitching," "remarkable," "extraordinary," "engrossing," "amazing," and "delicious," Gregory Maguire's Wicked Years series--a sophisticated fantasy cycle inspired by the classic children's novel The Wizard
More »The stunning conclusion to the smash New York Times bestselling series the Wicked Years Hailed as "bewitching," "remarkable," "extraordinary," "engrossing," "amazing," and "delicious," Gregory Maguire's Wicked Years series--a sophisticated fantasy cycle inspired by the classic children's novel The Wizard of Oz--became national bestsellers and the basis for a hit Tony-winning Broadway musical. Now, Maguire returns with the final installment in his transformative work, a thrilling and compulsively readable saga in which the fate of Oz is decided at last. . . . Once peaceful and prosperous, the spectacular Land of Oz is knotted with social unrest: The Emerald City is mounting an invasion of Munchkinland, Glinda is under house arrest, and the Cowardly Lion is on the run from the law. And look who's knocking at the door. It's none other than Dorothy. Yes. That Dorothy. Yet amidst all this chaos, Elphaba's granddaughter, the tiny green baby born at the close of Son of a Witch, has come of age. Now it is up to Rain to take up her broom--and her legacy--in an Oz wracked by war. The stirring, long-awaited conclusion to the bestselling series begun with Wicked, Out of Oz is a magical journey rife with revelations and reversals, reprisals and surprises--the hallmarks of the unique imagination of Gregory Maguire.
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Add a CommentAnother terrific riff on the Wizard of Oz, which is seeming very pale indeed after Gregory Maguire's handling of the characters. Oz a very dark complicated place...
Gregory Maguire wraps up his epic Oz series with a grand, complex journey centered around Rain, grand-daughter of the famous? notorious? Elphaba, self-styled Wicked Witch of the West. As usual, Gregory weaves Baum's original tapestry into his work, while commenting with insight on politics, morality and human nature. The cast of characters is large, with just about all the players from the previous three books making appearances again, but Gregory skillfully brings them in without your having to go back and reread the books from years past to remember what's going on. It's a tour de force, and it's a very satisfying conclusion.
This book wrapped up the Wicked Years series wonderfully. Though I personally prefer Wicked more than its following books, this was still enjoyable.
A perfect end to finalize everything that had happened in the series. I recommend that you read the previous book to really experience the style and feel of each book. This book has become one of my favorites because it surprised me with its length and well developed story line. I believe it was worth reading and does a great job of flowing through different topics and times. I believe the book picks up with the introduction of Tip, midway through, and from that point I could not put this book down. This book accomplishes what every great series should make its readers do - Feel.
Maguire's final book in the fantastic Wicked Years series. While it isn't strictly required to read the books in order, I recommend that you do. The Oz in this universe isn't the magical place of Judy Garland. Political intrigue, racism, war and palace coupes figure into the narrative. Basically, this is a very adult Oz. This novel deals with Rain, the grandaughter of the Wicked Witch of the West, and through her various bloodlines heir to many thrones in Oz, which of course makes her a threat to the people sitting on those thrones now. Very enjoyable series, and the ending leaves a little opening should Maguire opt to tell more stories in this Oz.
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Seemless, a band built from the ashes of Medium, plays a style of riff based hard rock that belies the pedigrees of its members. Front man Jesse David spent time in Killswitch Engage, as did guitarist Pete Cortese, who also played in Overcast, and drummer Derek Kerswill used to beat the skins for Shadows Fall. Rather than following formulaic suit with their successful metalcore ex-bandmates, Seemless have chosen a new direction, albeit one that has similar commercial viability. Their debut album, originally on Losing Face, has been reissued by Equal Vision with a live bonus track added.
You'll remember Temple of the Dog, an outstanding one off project that included members of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. If instead, Soundgarden partnered with Stone Temple Pilots, they may have sounded a little like this. Seemless' heavy but FM friendly riffing and soaring choruses are based in the Seattle movement of the late 80's and early 90's, but filtered through a stoner rock ethos. Finally, the band adds traces of New England bite and snatches of Dixie blues based groove, to create a kind of northwest-by-south style that is fit for mass consumption as well as parts of the metal community.
After a brief and somewhat disposable intro track, "Something's Got to Give" begins with a heavy intro before settling into a kicked back clean verse and David's Chris Cornell inspired soulful crooning, before again building in volume and intensity for an anthemic chorus. Part spacey ballad and part rocker "Endless" is perfect for airplay and would stand out like a fart in an elevator following whatever vapid crap Staind is offering this week. Tracks like "War/Peace" and "In My Time of Need" show off the band's appreciation for southern craftsmanship, and "The Crisis" finds the band at their most explosive. David turns in a strong vocal performance that ranges from soulful, to a more full voiced bellow, to a scream that hints at his metalcore roots. Similarly, guitarist Cortese's thick and vibrant riffing spans the blues based hard and stoner rock, and alt genres. The band is at its best on the album's first single, "Lay My Burden Down", a song with a monstrous and painfully addictive upbeat groove, and tremendous vocals that are strongly reminiscent of the croon and soaring wail style of Chris Cornell. The song is getting some play on Headbangers Ball and satellite radio, and if the FM crowd hasn't caught on yet, it's surely only a matter of time.
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The University of Newcastle has received the final report from the NSW Assistant Ombudsman investigating whether legislation had been contravened in the processing of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
The FOI request by a journalist at The Herald (Newcastle) was for details regarding salaries, bonuses and performances of nominated executive staff at the University.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nicholas Saunders, said the University always met its reporting requirements, including those regarding senior executive remuneration packages.
"Each year the University provides details of senior executive remuneration as part of our financial statements audited by the NSW Auditor General and tabled in Parliament. We report in the same manner as all other NSW universities."
An assistant to the Ombudsman has come to a view that the University has acted contrary to the Ombudsman Act 1974 in its response to the FOI request.
"I am astounded by the Assistant Ombudsman's findings," Professor Saunders said. "The report acknowledges that the University has not contravened existing regulations regarding remuneration reporting.
"As the report shows, the NSW Treasury and the NSW Education and Training Minister acknowledge the current reporting requirements for the higher education sector do not require providing details of an individual's salary and performance."
The NSW FOI Manual (published jointly by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and the NSW Ombudsman) states 'documents concerning a person's work capacity or performance should be regarded as concerning the personal affairs of that person…'.
Professor Saunders emphasised that the University had met all of its reporting requirements.
"If the Ombudsman's office is seeking to change legislation or regulations, then it should formally refer its concerns to the appropriate government bodies rather than try to make an example of the University of Newcastle by use of FOI legislation," Professor Saunders said.
In response to the report recommendations, and as previously committed, the University will:
- Release to the complainant a document setting out salary bands and performance payment percentages, without individual staff members' details.
- Augment its use of the NSW FOI Manual with a University FOI Manual, and take into consideration the recommendations from the report regarding this.
- Review its Privacy Management Plan in light of the recommendations made in the report.
- Strive to improve how it deals with FOI applications and increase the training that it gives to its employees who are involved in the FOI application process.


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Making nut and seed milks
Jenni, my customer support lead, is gluten intolerant and taught me how to make coconut milk.
Here's my video on how to replace dairy milk with yummy and nutritious milks from sesame, almond, cashew, or even your shredded coconut from the group buy.
Jenni makes coconut milk, and then, with the pulp left over in the nut milk bag, she makes coconut macaroons:
Coconut Macaroons
6 egg whites (organic, free range eggs)
¼ tsp. Original Crystal Himalayan Salt
½ cup maple syrup
2 tsp. of no-alcohol vanilla
1 cup coconut pulp (from making coconut milk)
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
Blend egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla, maple syrup, and coconut with a spoon until just mixed. Drop batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet by rounded tablespoons. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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AnonymousView November 1, 2010
very niece and simple I still have 50lb box of almonds left from last year at a friend house fridge.
AnonymousView November 1, 2010
At Home Depot in the paint dept. you can buy a pkg of (2) bags they use for straining paint. They are a much finer mesh than cheese cloth.
They are about the same size as the one your friend made. They work great for almond milk. They are washable as well.
AnonymousView November 1, 2010
I have a few questions
do you have to use raw almonds when making almond milk? what exactly is a raw almond? Is what I am buying a whole foods raw? where do I buy raw nuts?
EFA…there are two (forget the names right now) that I thought could only be found in animal products/fat. Is that true?
What type of college degree do you have? I am a nurse and would like to further my studies but nutrition schools are lacking to me.
Thanks for your time and answers!
Robynreplied:View November 1, 2010
Deb, click on Group Buy in the GreenSmoothieGirl.com store. We're doing our annual buying through Nov. 30. Almonds are raw and unpasteurized. EFA's are not found only in animal products, not so.
My degrees are in English and Social Work / Marriage and Family. Not very relevant! I've read more about nutrition than I did in my undergrad and graduate degrees put together though! I wouldn't get an advanced degree in nutrition because I don't agree with a lot of what the schools teach.
AnonymousView November 1, 2010
Hi. Thanks for another great video! I was just wondering if you switched from a blendtec to a vitamix blender? And if so, why? Also…what dehydrator do you have? I notice that yours is round? Thanks bunches!!!
Robynreplied:View November 1, 2010
Hey Linda, I love both blenders. See the "Robyn Recommends" tab on the homepage of the site–I explain what I like about both. I don't love my dehydrator and they don't make it anymore–also see Robyn Recommends about that.
AnonymousView November 1, 2010
If I order almonds or other items in the group buy at your store, how long until they are available to pick up or ship?
Robynreplied:View November 1, 2010
Hi Jennifer, check the FAQ under the "Group Buy" tab on the site for that–they should ship within a week unless your order is very big, in which case it may take up to 2 wks.
AnonymousView November 1, 2010
Robyn you make it look so easy.
I think I will be brave enough to try that now I've watched you.
Whilst I'm writing – just a BIG thank you for your website. The videos are a brilliant reference point that I keep coming back to for encouragment and to re-enthuse about green smoothies and nutritionally dense food.
Loving the hair – Type 3 suits you well.
best wishes
AnonymousView November 1, 2010
Awesome video!!! I love almond milk, but I usually buy it at whole foods. Do you use raw almonds, or does it not matter?
AnonymousView November 1, 2010
Awesome video! I love making nut milks but I learned some new things here! How to make coconut milk, AND what to do with the pulp! I usually just go ahead and dehydrate the pulp and then when it is dry, blend it up to make a fine almond meal and then I put it into the freezer in a bag that I collect it in. When I am ready I will use the almond meal to make things like cookies, crackers, etc. This is so Fun!
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
I would like to know how long will the nut milk and the coconut milk last? Do you store what you do not use in the refrigerator?
Robynreplied:View November 2, 2010
Richard, yes, I store in in the fridge, and it will last no longer than a week, plan on 5 days.
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
I use a rubberband to hold my nut milk bag on a mason jar for straining…saves a dirty dish! Thanks for all you do
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
Using 6 eggs in a recipe seems a strange way to be moving away from animal based protein.
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
Thank you for always sharing new recipes! Your recipes are what I use, EVERYDAY! Thank you Robin! I don't know what I fed my family before I found you! Muah!
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
Can you use this coconut milk in soups/recipes that call for coconut milk? It seems logical that it would be the same thing and more healthy than the canned stuff – but I don't want to botch up a recipe (like a thai soup type recipe)
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
First of all let me just say that you are an answer to my prayers. I had been searching for the "truth" for so long, and when I happened upon your website over a year ago I finally received the peace that only God can give. I have a 2 year old son so I was a "mom-on-a-mission" so-to-speak. I knew I had to get him off on the right foot because my husband is morbidly obese (300+ lbs.) And although I'm at a healthy weight (110-120 lbs.), I know what the statistics are. Statistically speaking my son is at a much higher risk of becoming obese as well. However, I'm going to do everything in my power to help him beat those odds.
So here's my dilema…
As I said I've been up and down your website multiple times, and I suscribed to your 12 step program. I know in the long run things won't be as expensive, but as of right now I'm having a hard time getting started on this "lifestyle change." Some of us out there are in fact dirt poor. My husband and I simply can't afford many of the appliances or products you recommend. Basically our only hope is to ask for them for Christmas, but such things also have to share space with items like a screen door, insulation, curtains, etc.
Could you possibly tell me what's the cheapest way to do things in regards to following your 12 step program? I really want to make this work not only for everyone's better health, but also because this may be my only hope for ever having another baby. I have PCOS and possibly endometriosis. I read your blogs about your battle with infertility, and I know you can't dispense medical advice, but do you think, generally speaking, that diet is enough? I've taken the drugs for years, but I am no longer taking anything. I'm also looking into accupuncture and the like. Thoughts?
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read this. You truly are an inspiration. God bless you.
Robynreplied:View November 2, 2010
Katie, I wish I could tell you diet is or isn't enough–but of course this is based on a whole host of details I don't have access to. The human organism is a complex one, and lots of history and genetics and habits would have to be explored to even come close to answering that! I just know that diet is a HUGE part of the equation in addressing a wide variety of health problems. I'm sorry that's not more specific–God bless you and your family, for your efforts.
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
Katie –
I feel your pain about the expense – You can use a cheap walmart blender – just know that you may have to replace it many times in your lifetime and things won't be quite a smooth – but we used one for years and it worked great. We don't go the totally organic route right now and have found a grocery store in our area that sells produce super cheap as their "leader" item so we always stock up there. Growing a garden is a cheap way to get produce as well – start looking for seeds now or in winter and start your own plants from seed in dixie cups. Also – we have found that as we cut out the pre-packaged processed foods – that saves a TON on groceries and on medical costs so you can put those savings toward a more whole food lifestyle. I have found that it is about good better and best – just make choices with this in mind – it may not be possible to always make the "best" choice but making a good or better choice is much better than a bad one! Good luck!
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
Hi Robin,
I love to use Almond Milk often, but what do you think about raw milk? It seems to be so wonderful for many reasons…
Robynreplied:View November 2, 2010
Lynn, it's much better than pasteurized, fractionated milk, especially if you make it into yogurt/kefir (breaks proteins down). Even better, raw goat milk.
AnonymousView November 2, 2010
Robyn, thank you so much for keeping us all on track. We love and appreciate all you do and share. Your research is amazing. Life changing stuff.
What about Rice Milk from brown rice? Any ideas? Since it is a grain, would it have to be cooked first? What about boiling water poured over it in a jar out overnight–like you can do with wheat? (I do well on rice milk.) Thank you for your nut, seed, coconut milks. So appreciated!
Robynreplied:View November 2, 2010
Joanne, also good! (Raw is better, but I like rice milk, too!) Thanks for the note!
AnonymousView November 3, 2010
I do know about almond milk, and coco-nut milk, and sesame milk…have already tasted them. I do not have THE TIME to "manufacture" these products at home… I buy them in a NaturaSì Bio Store in Parma where I live. I'd rather prefer oats milk and soy milk…do not like rice milk…
I arrived at tasting them and then buying them as I think I developped kind of an allergy/intolerance when it comes to dairy milk.
AnonymousView November 3, 2010
Hello Robin,
I loved the video, I usually soaked the coconut before I blended it, it is the same if I don't soak it?, and also what kind of vanilla extract you use?
AnonymousView November 4, 2010
I have both the Blendtec and Vita Mix. I think the Vita Mix is a little more industrial and could run for 20min. with ball bearings. The Vita Mix has continously variable speed with a much slower minimum speed, but does not have sealed switches and does not fit on a counter under the top cubbards with the lid on.
AnonymousView November 4, 2010
Money is tight for us too. We used a regular blender until we could afford a Blendtec. My husband went on line and found a refurbished one, complete with warranty, for about $200. It works fantastic. We try to save $10 a week towards future bulk buys, etc. and then just buy the best we can get for the money we have. It's definitely better than what we were doing before.
AnonymousView November 5, 2010
I have just discovered this raw food green smoothie way of life not to long ago and I think this is my way back to health. My days normally consist of only sweets and snacks of some sort like chips for a while and then back to a bowl of ice cream and then maybe an hr later a candy bar and then maybe later on some cookies and my days have gone like this for years. I usually have to take a nap or naps each day cause Im tired often. I feel terrible, but for the last couple of days I have slowed way down on the sweets and actually think about what Im putting into my mouth. I even started rebounding!
I went to the farmers market yesterday and got some apples and oranges and bananas. I live in a very very small town so the grocery store that we do have we can't get kale and turnic tops and all the good stuff like that so my husband is taken me into a bigger town tomorrow to get my stuff for the week. lol It seems like a lot of money to spend for it all, but really when I look at it, its really not that much more then we are spending now.
Anyway I just want to thank you Robyn for caring enough to share all that you know about raw foods. This is going to be my way of life for me, my husband and children forever. They are already excited about the granola video I showed them and can't wait to try it!
Im planning on getting the green smoothie diet book and the 12 step program. I need to lose 80+ lbs at 34 yrs old…..80 lbs seems like a really big number.
This blog is so helpful!
Robynreplied:View November 5, 2010
Christy, God bless you. Take 5 lbs. at a time, as goals! I once had 40 lbs. to lose and it was daunting–when my thyroid died when I was young and packed on that much weight in one year. You can do it–and you've found THE. BEST. WAY. there is! Addressing your body's need for good nutrition, including more whole and plant foods. Weight falls off naturally that way.
I have lost 60lbs this year by changing to a raw vegan diet and I eat and eat and eat! it is fantastic. I love the vitamix blender and have a fruit smoothie every day. Today I had a lime green one cant put tons of spinach in yet as I dont like the dark green colour but I love spinach in my salads. I will never go back to how I used to eat as it made me very ill and I am so grateful that I have been shown how to eat properly for health. Good luck to everyone just starting with this, you can do it!
Good health
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AnonymousView November 10, 2010
I also suffered with problems getting my last baby here. Finally at age 43 after 7 miscarriages I had a perfectly healthy little boy. My advice would be to see a naturopath. After getting a diagnosis from a medical dr. I did a year of herbal treatments and was able to carry my son full term. Good luck:)
My sons went crazy over the coconut milk we made today with a splash of vanilla agave. Good thing the coconut I ordered form your store comes next week!
AnonymousView November 13, 2010
Love the suggestion to go and buy the mesh paint strainers. I went to Lowes and bought a package of two for $2.00. They have an elastic top so it stays in place over a bowl or jar, so much easier than cheesecloth. I enjoyed the video with suggestions on what to do with the pulp as I wasn't sure what to do with it when I was done. Robyn, I'm interested in some ballpark figures on how much to buy of the items in the group buy which might last my family of 5 for a year. Could you help me with this?
Robynreplied:View November 13, 2010
Pat, that's hard to know since every family's eating habits are different, but as examples, I use 50# of almonds, 50# of cashews, 6 bags of Ormus Greens, 3 gals. of agave, 25# of pumpkin seeds, 3 bags of protein powder, annually. I have a family of 5 as well.
AnonymousView November 19, 2010
My wife is a kidney patient on dialysis. Do you have any experience with like patients reactions to this program? She is limited as to the amount of liquid she is supposed to take in daily.
Robynreplied:View November 19, 2010
Charles, I'm so sorry I can't advise you about specific health problems.
AnonymousView December 3, 2010
Great video! I love using organic and natural products. They certainly have helped me a great deal. I am also a nurse and have several certificicates in other modalities as well, iridology, reflexology, master herbalist. I am currently pursuing an advanced degree in complementary alternative medicine and the courses that I have been taking are rich in nutririon and holistic health. I have changed my way of eating about 3 years ago and have been doing green smoothies off and on for about 2 years and I can personally vouch for their healing value. I have a natural body products company on the side so I have been purchasing my organic and healthy foods from a company that has excellent products as well, and I totally support Robyn's take on nutrition and staying away from the processed, foods that are less than adequate for nutrition. I am quite passionate about teaching my clients about nutrition and I am very glad to see someone put as much energy into such a worth while endeavor. Thank you Robyn for all of your efforts!
AnonymousView January 8, 2011
What type of fabric was the nut and seed bag made from? I LOVE making coconut and almond milk, but I use cheese cloth to strain and it is a pain. Also, what brand of stevia do you use? I have been buying some at winco for fairly inexpensive, but I just looked at the ingredients and it has a bunch of other crap in it. Thanks so much for this video, I love it, watched it like 4 times, Thanks!
AnonymousView January 12, 2011
Hello Robyn, thanks for great videos.
Today I made a coconut milk from a fresh open coconut, not the young thai but ordinary brown you get from supermarket as I still didn't find where to get them here. Anyway, I wasn't sure about the ratio to water. So I did it 1 cup of coconut meat to 4 cups water, but it seemed little bit thin comparing to other nut milks I make. I was also wondering if there is too much of coconut oil in the milk after straining it, as when I was straining it my hands got covered in the coconut oil so I just rubbed it all over them, such nice moisturiser . What are your thoughts on this? Thank you so much
lots of love your way
Robynreplied:View January 12, 2011
Hi Stani, those hard brown coconuts are a completely different thing. I haven't tried that. You can buy coconut liquid in cans at Asian markets and health food stores, if you can't get them to order young Thai coconuts for you.
AnonymousView January 13, 2011
Hi, thanks for that Robyn. I visited my Asian store but they had none. I think I will get them ordered on-line. Do you think that I could make a coconut milk from a meat of young coconut? Thanks again.
AnonymousView April 12, 2011
Hi Robyn,
I understand the importance of raw almonds, however I live in Canada and cannot be a part of your group buy. I have not found a way to get the raw ones. I buy my almonds from Cosco and I thought that they were raw until I read on here that they are not.
Would it still be beneficial to soak them? Or am I not getting any extra nutrition from them?
Thank you for all you do