# Elf-Adorned Festive Ales This Belgian Beer Offers a Golden Hue and a Lightly Spiced Flavor By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-ale References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/rock-bottom-releases-wicked-elf-ale) & [rockbottom](https://rockbottom.com/locations/colorado-springs/)  Rock Bottom, an iconic craft brewery and gastronomic hotspot that has been serving up delicious brews and eats to residents of Denver for over two decades, has well and truly embraced the holiday season with the launch of a festive ale called the Wicked [Elf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-x-homesick) Ale. This particular brew takes its name from the fact that its label is adorned with a decidedly mischievous-looking ale. However, there's nothing nefarious about Rock Bottom's intentions, and on the contrary, the establishment is looking to give back to the community by donating 25 cents for each pine of ale sold towards helping secure toys for children from low-income families. As far as the drinking experience of this festive ale is concerned, the Wicked Elf Ale offers a [classic golden Belgian aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chouffe-ipa) with hints of stone fruit and spice, making it a delectable holiday treat. Image Credit: Rock Bottom ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Holiday-themed Craft Beer:** Breweries can explore creating holiday-themed brews to attract customers and give back to the community. - **Socially Responsible Brewing:** Breweries can incorporate social responsibility into their business model, such as donating proceeds to charitable causes. - **Innovative Beer Label Designs:** Breweries can attract customers with innovative and visually appealing beer label designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Brewing:** Craft breweries can take advantage of the holiday season to release festive-themed beers and give back to the community. - **Charitable Organizations:** Charitable organizations can partner with breweries to create fundraiser events featuring holiday-themed beers. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can collaborate with breweries to create visually appealing beer label designs that attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Christmas Beer Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-saint-nico.md) - [Festively Wintry Beer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-collections.md) - [Silky Smooth Festive Porters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-porter.md) - [Barrel-Aged Christmas Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-ales.md) - [Glittering Christmas Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-neck.md) - [Grapefruit-Flavored Holiday Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reindeers-revenge.md) - [Festive Filmic Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-a-beaut-by-brewdog.md) - [Heavily-Hopped Winter Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-ale.md) - [Boozy Barrel-Aged Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-ale.md)