Every Wednesday is pint night here at the Thirsty Monk. Pint night, is the night were you come in, order the feature beer and get to keep the logo glassware. we have featured some awesome glasses over the years, but we are tempted to say that this might be the coolest glass yet!
Hobgoblin, from Wychwood Brewery located in Oxfordshire England, is a deliciously dark and rich brew. Hobgoblin is wonderfully well balanced blend of smooth, rich & satisfying flavors from chocolate & crystal malts combined with a crisp, refreshing bitterness from Styrian, Goldings and Fuggles hops.
So, what is a Hobgoblin? According to Wychwood Brewery, “Hobgoblins in legends are known to be large version of their cousins the goblins. Versions of the legend can be found in Britain, Spain and in France.
Hobgoblins are sometimes known as “guardian” fairies. They are usually depicted in legend and folklore along the lines of a small, solitary, shaggy-haired domestic spirits. They are said to do housework and odd jobs about the home. They will become attached to particular families or places. Though naturally helpful, these Hobgoblins are thought to become malicious if they are offended.
In Folklore there are also references to Hogboons, a guardian spirit of the farms. Shadowy figures who lived in nearly every big mound and protected domestic animals from the Trows (a sort of troll/bogeyman type figure), and would also mend household articles left out for repair. As a reward people would pour ale and milk on mounds where he lived.
Hobgoblins were also guardians of breweries, who in days gone by would offer them copious amounts of beer before starting to brew. In exchange the Hobgoblin would ensure that the ale produced had a bouquet and bitterness second to none.
By tradition, the best times for seeing Hobgoblins and other fairy creatures and forest dwellers are twilight and midnight when the moon is full.
We only have a limited supply of these cups. The cost will be $ 15, for the cup filled with 16 oz of beer.
