Carlsberg Elephant

Here is a strong Pilsner from Carlsberg, named after one of the raddest animals in the world - the humble
and destructive Elephant. An animal that picks shit up with its own nose like a boss.

At 7.2% alcohol it's a bit of a brave beer from a a mainstream brewery. The story goes that it was
brewed in the 50s and was shipped to the work fields of Africa where it began its popularity. In 1950s
Africa I probably would have been stoked to down one of these. In 2011 Australia, it somehow doesn't carry
the same weight.

It's kind of like a normal Carlsberg in that it starts off crisp, but that is very short lived. You get a pinch
of that traditional Pilsner taste before a very strong aftertaste takes over. It's reasonably easy to drink
given the elevated alcohol content, but... there just isn't really anything exciting about it. I deem it not worthy
to wear the mantle of the Elephant.

I guess... it's just a Carlsberg... that'll get you pissed sooner?

5.5/10