The Ale Afficianado
Ervenian Era, 1051 AB
A mysterious figure, the Ale Afficianado is known for his (or her) reviews of the ale of various inns across Epeoris. Innkeepers are divided on whether or not they're some sort of practical joke, though the general populace seems to take them more seriously.
Reviews
Panta
The Cracked Casket
Some describe poor quality ale as piss. Well, I've tasted piss, and the ale of the Cracked Casket tasted worse. I recommend staying as far away as you can vomit.
The Dancing Drake
Has the taste of Mount Celestia ever graced your lips? The ale of the Dancing Drake comes close. Sweet, sublime nectar with a gentle aroma that slides down your throat in all the right ways; a beverage brewed to angelic perfection. I suspect celestials may have had a hand in brewing it, but unfortunately I have yet to find conclusive proof. The pits of Gehenna await those who choose to turn their backs on such a divine drink.
Sabersycha
The Greedy Goblin
Stopping by The Greedy Goblin, I decided to try all their alchohol offerings. The ale has a rich, spicy flavor, while the beer is citrusy with a sweet aftertaste. The innkeeper claims to have brewed them himself, but my keen senses detected more than a hint of falsehood leaving his lips. Regardless of origin, they are more than worth your coin, and should you find yourself stopping by you would do yourself a disservice not to taste them.
Fat Harlequin
It's been said that the worst thing is not to be great, nor to be awful, but to be mediocre. To be so bland and unappealing, that no one can remember you even exist. The Fat Harlequin's ale falls into this category: pale with a weak scent and hardly any bite to it. One might as well be drinking water. Perhaps they should take a cue from their name and use some of their fat profits to buy from a place that does a better job.
The Wolf and the Hellhound
The Wolf and the Hellhound is a fine establishment, if a little pricy. The atmosphere is quite pleasant, with good song and decor to set you at ease. Their ale is among the best I've had the pleasure of imbibing. Not brewed in-house, but clearly they take their beverages seriously. The innkeeper, Hardo, brews a mighty strange thing he calls "Fiddler's Green". A dual-layered drink, it is non-alchoholic (most unfortunate), and has a rather peculiar effect on the drinker. It causes them to experience the outcome of their life -- the roads and paths they've traveled, and the fruition of their endeavors yet to come. While I found it strange and a little unsettling, it's quite unique, enough that if offered the opportunity to drink it, I suggest you take it. If you happen to stop in Miella and have the coin, then this is the place for you.
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