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Tröegs Mad Elf

Tröegs Independent Brewing
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🌍 United States · Belgian Strong Ale · One of 5 Belgian Strong Ales in hopIQ

Pennsylvania's holiday cult beer. Brewed with honey and cherries in the Belgian strong tradition — fruity, spicy and dangerously smooth for 11%. Sells out across the state every December. The beer that makes Pennsylvania winters survivable.

ABV
11%
IBU
15
SRM
deep amber16

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

malty
87%
dark fruit
75%
alcohol warmth
63%
banana
63%
clove
50%
full-bodied
50%
spice
45%
fruity
38%
caramel
38%
yeasty
30%
smooth
25%

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About Belgian Strong Ale

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What is a Belgian Strong Ale?

Belgian Strong Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tröegs Mad Elf

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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