Farewell, Tr�egs Mad Elf. Hello, Tr�egs Nugget Nectar!
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Farewell, Tr�egs Mad Elf. Hello, Tr�egs Nugget Nectar!
As those New Year's hangovers finally subside, we regret to inform you that the Tröegs Mad Elf is gone for 2008. Yes, that ho-ho hobgoblin has completed his annual mission of merriment, retreating to his secret cave on the banks of the Susquehanna River until next year. "Whatever's out there is what's left," says Troegs co-owner Chris Trogner. "We brew a little bit more each year, but the batches are very limited."
Fortunately, Tröegs Nugget Nectar will be shipping in about two weeks, so at least we'll have that deeeelicious imperial amber ale to carry us through till spring. If you're ever in the Harrisburg area, a visit to the brewery promises samples, growlers (BYO or buy one there) and the potential of a free tour on Saturdays.
Tröegs Brewing Company Tasting Room open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., noon-4 p.m.; brewery tours Saturdays at 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 800 Paxton St., Harrisburg, 717-232-1297, troegs.com
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| Jason Fitterer pours a sampler tray in the Troegs tasting room. Six bucks gets you six samples of the brewery's latest offerings. |
| Photo | James Saul |
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