Troegs (Hershey, PA) Mad Elf will hit the streets (in bottles) this year October 15, 2012. This festive elf is arriving early enough to go trick or treating this year. Mad Elf is a Belgian Style Ale, brewed with sweet & sour cherries, honey, & chocolate malt. It’s Christmas in a glass.

The Mad Elf is a cheerful creation to warm your heart and enlighten your tongue. The combination of cherries, honey, and chocolate malts delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices. Fermented and aged with a unique yeast, this ruby red beer has significant warming strength that underlies the pleasant character of this intriguing yet delicious Ale. The Mad Elf is a jolly and delicious beer for the holidays.

Troeg’s Mad Elf isn’t the only Christmasy offering to arrive early this year. SweetWater Festive arrives next week too.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale (w/ Sweet & Sour Cherries, Honey)

Hops: Saaz, Hallertau

Malts: Pilsner, Munich, Hallertau

Yeast: Spicy Belgian

Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Fall/Winter Seasonal

11% ABV