Troon — Scrouge of Locusts (2025)

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Scrouge of Locusts pours a dense, opaque haze with a pillowy white crown, releasing an immediate rush of tropical fruit, ripe mango, and fresh-cut pineapple. The aroma layers bright citrus zest with juicy peach and a whisper of dank, resinous green hops. On the palate, a soft, creamy mouthfeel carries waves of orange pulp, guava, and stone fruit, balanced by a gentle bitterness and hop-forward finish. True to Troon’s cult-favorite hazy lineage, it drinks rich yet remarkably smooth, finishing juicy, expressive, and dangerously crushable for its imperial strength.

Food Pairing

Pair with grilled mahi-mahi tacos topped with mango-habanero salsa, where the tropical hop character mirrors the fruit and tames the heat. Alternatively, try a creamy burrata with prosciutto and stone fruit; the soft mouthfeel complements the cheese while citrus and peach notes lift the cured pork beautifully.

About Troon Brewing Company

Troon Brewing Company was founded in 2012 in Hopewell, New Jersey, by husband-and-wife team Chris and Maria Henke. The brewery has built its reputation on an uncompromising commitment to traditional Belgian and mixed-fermentation brewing methods, emphasizing patience, craftsmanship, and the use of exceptional ingredients. Troon specializes in farmhouse ales, saisons, and spontaneously fermented beers, often incorporating local and foraged ingredients that reflect the terroir of their New Jersey location.

The brewery operates with a distinctly artisanal approach, brewing small batches and allowing beers to develop naturally over extended aging periods, sometimes in oak barrels. This dedication to time-intensive processes and wild fermentation has earned Troon a devoted following among craft beer enthusiasts who appreciate complexity and authenticity. The Henkes maintain a small-scale operation that prioritizes quality over quantity, with limited distribution that has only enhanced their cult status within the American craft beer community. Their farmhouse-style taproom reflects the rustic, agricultural aesthetic that informs their brewing philosophy, creating an experience that connects drinkers directly to the traditional European brewing heritage that inspires their work.