First up is Troeg's Mad Elf! Mad Elf pours a deep, clear ruby red with an off white head that dissolved almost immediately. Sweet, yeasty notes on the nose suggest that I should expect some Belgian qualities in this beer. Woah. Just sipped this thing and it is pretty intense. The first flavor that hits my mouth is really hard to place. Glancing over the bottle, and I am going to call that the honey they put in there. It is a quick, sweet note that is quickly replaced by a combination of cherries and those lovely Belgian yeasts (Note that I am only assuming that is the kind of yeast they used based on flavor. Could be something else, but that is what it tastes like). This beer is a little sweet, a little tangy, and all dangerous. I have had 7% beers that show their alcohol more than this. Thank goodness for companies that label their bottles with alcohol content. 11%ABV! Time to slow down, Corey, you're playing cards with the neighbors tonight and should probably be in good form. In closing, Mad Elf is a very smooth, warming beer. It doesn't show its alcohol at all, and it is much different than a lot of the Winter Warmers that you get during the holiday season (many of which will make an appearance in the coming days). Cheers!
Oh, and FYI, many beer stores have a gift box with a Mad Elf glass and a 22oz bomber in case you need some last minute shopping ideas. I know I certainly wouldn't complain!
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