TROEGS MAD ELF HOLIDAY ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-ZBelgian dark ale, winter aleJohn Fortunato Heavily alcoholic winter brew will throw you for a loop. Honeyed malt rumination, ester-y citric mustiness, stewed prune spew, and methyl cherry splurge lead to tangerine liqueur finish and cocoa buttered barleywine aftertaste.