beer_name: Tröegs Mad Elf
text: Pours a glowing ruby red/chestnut color...quite intriguing. Carbonation is slow and steady within the clear liquid. Head is a thin layer of fine, tan beads, with a smidge of lacework sticking to the glass. Nose is potent, laced with alcohol and cinnamon-like aspects, with some malty sweetness and cherry notes. Body is a solid medium, and carbonation as it applies to the mouthfeel is low, allowing for a smooth passage over the tongue. Pleasantly sweet flavor abounds, with just a hint of the cherry noted on the label. I get more notes of sweetness from the honey, plus a fine melding of spices, dark fruit and alcohol warmth. A fine bier to warm-up with in the midst of the cold-weather season. Thnx to BierReise for the sample! Zum Wohl!! overall: 4 appearance: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | mouthfeel: 4 | drinkability: 4 780