I have a confession, I am secretly in love with an elf…A Mad Elf!
I guess it’s not so secret. When a beer is 11% alcohol by volume, it’s difficult to hide when you’ve had a few, and like Lays Potato Chips, you can’t have just one!
So, what is Mad Elf you ask?
Mad Elf is a seasonal ale available from October through December which is brewed by Troegs Brewing Company. It is ruby red in color and combines cherries, honey and chocolate malts. The flavor is subtly spicy, but not as heavy as the appearance would indicate which is why I enjoy it so much.
Admittedly, I am not a beer expert and certainly not as well versed on craft beers as say, Beer Lass, Joe Sixpack, Two Guys on Beer or PhillyBeer Scene, so if you are looking for a formal education on the brewing process or comparables, you won’t find it here! I just know what I like, and I likes me some Mad Elf!
So, we checked with local spots and asked around twitter, and have found some places in the area where you can enjoy some Mad Elf for yourself!
Blue Monkey
Bridget’s
Campbell’s
Kite and Key
Grey Lodge
P.O.P.E
Oneal’s
Drinker’s Tavern
Hulmeville Inn
Mc Menenamin’s
Jack’s Firehouse
Union Jack’s
La Terrasse
The StoneRose
Lucky Dog
Fingers, Wings and Other Things
Help us add to the list! Where do you enjoy your Mad Elf?