Troegs Mad Elf

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: Fruit Beer
State/Country: Pennsylvania
ABV: 11%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 8.5
Clear reddish color, hardly any head, light lacing

Smell: 9
Caramel, malt, cherry candy

Taste: 8.5
Up Front: Sweet, malty, cherry, spicy
Finish: Toffee, candied fruit, chocolate, slight alcohol

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Smooth and dry

Drinkability: 8.5
I’m not a big cherry fan; it kind of reminds me of cherry cough syrup, without the medicinal taste. Almost taste like a light cherry brandy. Almost no alcohol taste, and at 11%, this is definitely a one and done.

Overall Score: 8.6

Value: 8.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $2.68

Overall Impression:
This is Troegs Christmas offering and it is a very unique brew. It’s not cheap for the budget conscious, but it is worth a try. After sipping this Mad Elf, Mikey is one Happy Elf!