Tröegs Mad Elf - Tröegs Brewing Company

imasickboy

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Yet another courtesy of the frog. 2006 season, drank September 2007.

Poured a beautiful reddish amber with a nice two finger, semi-dense head. Truly an outstanding looking beer. I am a sucker for a red-tinted beer.

The smell was no surprise. Cherry and honey. Neither was a overpowering aroma, which was a relief.

It had a medium body, and felt very smooth in the mouth. There was a bit of alcohol feel to it, which is the only reason this one didn't rate even higher.

Tasted simply of a decent, medium bodied beer, with a bit of cherry and honey. Aftertaste was the same, only the cherry and honey seemed to stick around just a bit longer. So ridiculously simple, but extraordinary. I wish I had more to say about this one, but I don't. It is what it is, and it is a mighty fine beer. Unfortunately, with the ABV being so high, drinkability suffers. I could easily drink MANY of these, would it not kill me.

Despite the steep cost, I will be purchasing either a case or a sixtel of this one when it comes out the end of next month. This is a top-notch beer. I love it.

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2007 21:01:07 | More by imasickboy

glock267

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-20-2013 02:38:07 | More by glock267

Jonada

New Jersey

4.24/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

12oz bottle. 2012 vintage. Served in a snifter.

Appearance: Pours a murky dark red color with one finger of head, which dissipates quickly to a slightly off white collar. Body is hazy with quite a bit of suspended sediment.

Smell: Cherry, clove, dark fruits, honey and some light medicinal notes.

Taste: Spicy Belgian yeast, cherry, dark fruit, pepper, sweet bread. Insanely drinkable for 11%.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied, slightly heavy mouthfeel. Carbonation is medium and ideal for this particular beer. Finish is lightly sweet with medium alcohol warmth.

Overall: Extremely tasty and very unique beer. One of my favorite winter seasonal beers and always worth seeking out a 6 pack when it's released.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 07:52:43 | More by Jonada

spw109

New York

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-17-2013 21:48:11 | More by spw109

jaxon53

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-15-2013 18:58:12 | More by jaxon53

JakeEsterly

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-15-2013 18:57:44 | More by JakeEsterly

martinproulx15

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

06-15-2013 02:47:05 | More by martinproulx15

Yummmmiller

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-13-2013 20:57:20 | More by Yummmmiller

djre4orm

Virginia

3/5  rDev -22.7%

06-13-2013 19:26:19 | More by djre4orm

dsnyder61

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-11-2013 17:54:05 | More by dsnyder61

cwalter

New York

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-10-2013 07:04:20 | More by cwalter

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-08-2013 14:26:42 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

sporr

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is my all time favorite beer. I refer to it as "The Closer" especially from a night of tasteing other quality craft beer. This beeer always is a pleasure to drink and usually puts me in that special place. If you haven't had this then you really are missing something special.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 03:04:25 | More by sporr

savagepm

Colorado

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-07-2013 23:15:40 | More by savagepm

DeutschesBier

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-07-2013 14:40:45 | More by DeutschesBier

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

06-03-2013 12:36:02 | More by twenty5

TriageStat

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

06-02-2013 22:14:05 | More by TriageStat

MikeyJ777

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-01-2013 01:16:25 | More by MikeyJ777

tbryan5

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-30-2013 02:37:10 | More by tbryan5

jkrug5

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-29-2013 19:36:49 | More by jkrug5

domnalbrecc

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-29-2013 10:05:57 | More by domnalbrecc

knuxdude

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-27-2013 23:16:37 | More by knuxdude

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-26-2013 20:13:43 | More by mikeincharleston

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%

05-22-2013 19:39:52 | More by NJBeer265