Tröegs Mad Elf - Tröegs Brewing Company

HoppyKilaMonster

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

02-25-2013 16:24:32 | More by HoppyKilaMonster

RummyRedbeard

Massachusetts

4.03/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

(copied from blog - written January 12, 2013)

Appearance – Pours a transparent dark ruby red/amber.
Smell – Very sweet, like cherries dipped in honey (obviously).
Taste – You can taste the sweetness of cherries and honey upfront. Some sort of spiciness hits the tongue. Chocolate in the aftertaste.

This year was the first time I had the pleasure of enjoying Mad Elf, when I tasted it at a craft beer tasting. After that I had bought the six pack once, and since it’s so damn expensive I never cared to do it again regardless of how good it is. That was probably two months ago. Tonight however my lovely girlfriend was in the mood for it so I’m drinking it at her expense (thanks baby)! Anyway, this ale is like a mead or a sweet wine and very appropriate on bitter cold winter nights to warm the blood pleasantly. It has a gorgeous color and a wonderful aroma to be appreciated for a while before you actually indulge in to the liquid itself. Its taste is kind of like cocktail cherries with honey laced in between, and a hint of liquor. The inclusion of chocolate malts leave a chocolaty aftertaste with a spiciness on the tongue that I can’t put my finger on. This is a heavy beer with a high ABV that should be consumed slowly, and enjoyed to its fullest, perhaps even shared with a friend.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 00:19:21 | More by RummyRedbeard

NJBeer265

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +16%

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Skabiski

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

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JAHMUR

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-21-2013 15:27:26 | More by JAHMUR

MGodduclan5

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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NJB145

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

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InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-19-2013 15:51:44 | More by InspectorBob

beernads

Florida

3/5  rDev -22.7%

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Pelican5

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

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Gkitt

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +16%

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Zimm

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

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bconsidine

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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toshiromifune69

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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erialbill

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

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mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-12-2013 17:13:47 | More by mikeburd1128

Lorianneb

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-12-2013 16:05:50 | More by Lorianneb

fredmugs

Indiana

3/5  rDev -22.7%

05-11-2013 15:02:56 | More by fredmugs

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-10-2013 23:56:09 | More by tommyguz

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-09-2013 02:04:38 | More by pcsnyder

Kilhd

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +16%

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FishHeadCukie

New Hampshire

5/5  rDev +28.9%

05-08-2013 14:09:30 | More by FishHeadCukie

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-07-2013 22:27:22 | More by blknikon

cheesenachos

Delaware

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

05-07-2013 19:37:37 | More by cheesenachos

sweenbeen

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-06-2013 22:07:23 | More by sweenbeen