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Monday, October 26, 2015

Hustle

Hustle, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Imperial Porter)
Everything I have had from Tree House has been nothing short of spectacular. Why would this one be any different?  Pours nearly black in color with a thin, mocha head. Rich aromas of chocolate and dark roasted malt. Taste is rich with chocolate, molasses, and sweet brown sugar. Creamy smooth mouthfeel. 7.8% abv.  A really delicious porter!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Double Shot - Sumatra Mandheling

Double Shot - Sumatra Mandheling, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Stout, Rated 99)
Dark, chocolaty brown pour with a thin toffee-colored head. Huge coffee aromas on the nose with wafts of chocolate. Equally huge flavor profile. Chocolate-covered coffee beans, roasted mocha java espresso, milk chocolate, and a bit of sticky molasses. Mouthfeel is rich and creamy. Complex and absolutely delicious!

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Curiosity Twenty-two

Curiosity Twenty-two, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(IPA)
The Curiosity series is simply Tree House's exploration into flavors and ideas. This exploration pours a hazy, orange with a thick white head. Tremendous fruity aromas that include peach, papaya, oranges, and apricot. Taste is a fantastic blend of sticky, fruit. Lot of peach, orange rind, and papaya. Full, but delicate, sweetness balanced well with mild bitter finish. 7% abv. Fantastic IPA!

Monday, October 12, 2015

Eureka w/Citra

Eureka w/Citra, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Golden Ale/Blonde Ale, Rated 99)
Tree House brews some of the most amazing ales. This Eureka pours a cloudy, golden-orange with a thick, white head. Aroma is all citrus and tropical notes with a bit of earthiness. Taste is similar, a total citrus juice bomb. Dank orange flavors. Fresh with a dry finish. A total session beer at 4.1% abv. Would love to have a cooler full of this one.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Fall Line

Fall Line, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Pale Lager)
Pale, straw-yellow pour with a big, light, white head. Aroma is lemony, grassy, light bread, and a little peppery. Clean and crisp with a dry finish. Pretty tasty lager and, at 5% abv, it's crushable.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

That's What She Said

That's What She Said, Tree House Brewing Coming, Monson, MA
(Sweet Stout, Rated 98)
The beer that spawned a thousand jokes? Or was it a thousand jokes that spawned this beer? EIther way, this sweet stout is amazing! Pours deep, dark, brown with a nice, thick mocha head. Aroma is roasted coffee and chocolate sweetness. Jam packed full of rich flavors of dark chocolate, mocha coffee, and lactose sweetener. Rich creamy mouthfeel. Crushable at 5.6%.  When it comes to flavor, this is a big one.  "That's What She Said"

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Good Morning

Good Morning, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Imperial Stout, Rated 100)
The hype is real with this imperial stout. Pours pitch black with a creamy, mocha head. Fantastic, bubbly aromas of rich milk chocolate, fresh roasted coffee, and maple syrup. Taste is rich, roasted mocha coffee with creamy, melted chocolate, with sweet maple syrup. Full body with a creamy velvet mouthfeel. So complex and so delicious! All I can say is "Wow!".