2015 Troegs Mad Elf

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  1. JonB25

    JonB25 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Jun 2, 2013 Delaware
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    Holiday Season has started. Mad Elf is available today.
     
    #1 JonB25, Oct 12, 2015
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  2. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I just drank my first pumpkin ale and octoberfest for season this past week. Hopefully the spring berliner weisse offerings start rolling out next month. :rolling_eyes:
     
    #2 stakem, Oct 12, 2015
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  3. JonB25

    JonB25 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Jun 2, 2013 Delaware
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    The Mad Elf has emerged from hiding! Our loveable little holiday scamp is now available in 12oz. bottles at the brewery and in our Tasting Room. We've also begun shipping mad Elf to all of our distribution markets. Street dates are as follows:
    10/12: PA & OH
    10/19: DC, DE, MD & NJ
    10/26: CT, MA, NC, NY & VA
    Pick some up for the holidays before he scurries away until next season. Please note that the Mad Elf draft release begins Monday, November 16.
     
    #3 JonB25, Oct 12, 2015
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  4. glass_house

    glass_house Maven (1,325) Jan 10, 2014 Ohio

    I know the he tends to be a polarizing fellow around here, but I love me some Elf. I usually save 12 or so to drink throughout the year, so I don't care when they release it, as long as I get some. One of the very few beers I buy in case quantity every year.
     
    #4 glass_house, Oct 12, 2015
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  5. TheNightwatchman

    TheNightwatchman Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I like Mad Elf, and it's typically abundant around here. I'm in no hurry to buy any, as I know I'll be able to find it for the next several months.
     
    #5 TheNightwatchman, Oct 12, 2015
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  6. thorkelson

    thorkelson Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2014 Minnesota

    Dang... I still have unfinished 2014 Mad Elf.. Not a huge fan.
     
    #6 thorkelson, Oct 12, 2015
  7. Urk1127

    Urk1127 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,790) Jul 2, 2014 New Jersey
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    Im way too excited. I didnt get to try it last year.
     
    #7 Urk1127, Oct 12, 2015
  8. PatrickKellyCT

    PatrickKellyCT Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2013 Connecticut

    I feel like I'm going to get some nasty comments drinking this in November with the "Christmas-too-soon" crowd.

    Too bad, it's a great beer. Can't wait to see it on shelves.
     
    #8 PatrickKellyCT, Oct 12, 2015
  9. drink_like_a_wahoo

    drink_like_a_wahoo Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2015 Virginia

    Wow, it does seem that the seasonals are being released earlier and earlier. I like to age Mad Elf for at least 6 months or so anyway. Will buy a couple 6ers and stash away for 2016 and beyond while enjoying some of my 2014 and 2015 stash I have saved.
     
    #9 drink_like_a_wahoo, Oct 12, 2015
  10. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Been buying my Mad Elf in mid October for some years now. Doesn't seem any earlier than usual.
     
    #10 drtth, Oct 12, 2015
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  11. devilfluff

    devilfluff Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2014 New Jersey
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    You can't touch Mad Elf in South Jersey until Thanksgiving.

    And then it sells out in about 2 weeks...

    Then I tell people to go to PA, but they don't listen.
     
    #11 devilfluff, Oct 12, 2015
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  12. qchic

    qchic Maven (1,303) Jul 6, 2004 Maryland

    I'm surprised it hasn't shrunk to the 4pk format!

    Same. Prob 4 out of last year's 6 left, but if I recall correctly, I've enjoyed it more with some age on it. Give the 2014 another whirl.
     
    #12 qchic, Oct 12, 2015
  13. TheNightwatchman

    TheNightwatchman Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2009 Pennsylvania


    They really should. I wouldn't necessarily say it sits on the shelf, but it's almost always available somewhere.
     
    #13 TheNightwatchman, Oct 12, 2015
  14. microbrewlover

    microbrewlover Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2006 Pennsylvania

    I love Mad Elf but isn't is supposed to be a Christmas beer? We have not seen Halloween yet. I guess Celebration will be out soon.
     
    #14 microbrewlover, Oct 12, 2015
  15. Shmuffalo

    Shmuffalo Zealot (731) Feb 26, 2012 Pennsylvania

    It's being bottled right now, and I'm completely fine with that.
     
    #15 Shmuffalo, Oct 12, 2015
  16. LMT

    LMT Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2009 Virginia

    Aged for about a year, it's a very different (and much more enjoyable) beer.

    Fresh Mad Elf reminds me a little of Robitussin.
     
    #16 LMT, Oct 13, 2015
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  17. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    That's only one store IIRC. It's all over Jersey as soon as it ships, I was seeing it into December easily last year.

    As it's a fresh hop IPA, I sure as hell don't mind seeing it early.
     
    #17 CassinoNorth, Oct 13, 2015
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  18. Uniobrew31

    Uniobrew31 Pooh-Bah (1,567) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I will try it again this year. I keep thinking about how I hate it and how gross it was but then again it has been many, many years since I had it. I will revisit it this year.
     
    #18 Uniobrew31, Oct 13, 2015
  19. thorkelson

    thorkelson Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2014 Minnesota

    Will do. Thanks for the advice.
     
    #19 thorkelson, Oct 13, 2015
  20. beerchic

    beerchic Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2015 Ohio

    Yes, this beer gets better with some age on it. I refuse to open my 2014s until after Thanksgiving. Hey, let's quit skipping holidays, mmmkay?
     
    #20 beerchic, Oct 13, 2015
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