12 Beers of Christmas 2024 – Day 2

Mad Elf

Troegs Independent Brewing

Hershey, PA

Belgian Strong Dark Ale | ABV: 11%

Tröegs Mad Elf is a bold and festive ruby-red holiday ale that captures the essence of the season. Bursting with a vibrant medley of flavors, it features a luscious blend of sweet and tart cherries that impart a rich fruity character, balanced perfectly by the smooth, warming notes of locally-sourced honey. Layers of chocolate malt add depth with a subtle roasted sweetness, while a carefully curated mix of holiday spices enhances the complexity. Fermented and aged with a unique yeast strain, this seasonal ale boasts a velvety mouthfeel and a slightly spicy, warming finish, making it an ideal companion for chilly winter nights.

Resources

Below you’ll find a digital copy of your booklet, the tasting wheel and our beer appraisal chart. We encourage you to have the tasting wheel and appraisal chart handy during our live appraisal streams so you can really dig into each beer with us!