Sunday, April 16, 2017

Super Sap

Super Sap, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(IPA)
Hazy, yellow-orange pour with a fluffy, white head. Aroma is lemony, piney, and faint, dull grass. Flavors of grapefruit, lemon zest, and a touch of pine. Has a biscuity, cracker that lends to sweetness though it is assertively bitter toward the finish. Medium mouthfeel and dry.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Curiosity 32

Curiosity 32, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Imperial/Double IPA, Rated 96)
Here's another intensely kettle and dry hopped double IPA featuring Citra and Nelson. Pours a glowing, golden orange. Aromas of tropical fruits, mangos, tangerines, and grapefruit. Taste is a bit dank and dry up front followed by a wave of citrus juices. Some grapefruit rind and orange zest. Silky, smooth mouthfeel with a soft finish.

Curiosity 31

Curiosity 31, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Imperial/Double IPA, Rated 98)
Curiosity 31 is kettle and dry hopped with Simcoe and Nelson hops. Pours like fresh squeezed orange juice. Look at that color! Aroma of sweet, juicy, citrus pulp. Taste is an incredible blend of tangerines, clementines, grapefruit, and orange zest. The alcohol is hidden well in this double IPA. Medium mouthfeel with a dry finish. Cheers!

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Curiosity 30

Curiosity 30, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(IPA, Rated 96)
Single IPA kettle and dry hopped with a combination of classic and American hops. Pours a hazy, golden orange with a nice, thick, white head. Zesty aromas of tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, and tangerines. Same flavors follow through in the taste. Starts off with a gentle tropical sweetness which is followed by a quick bite of of mild bitterness. Light, fluffy mouthfeel and a dry finish. Crushable!

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Curiosity 29

Curiosity 29, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Imperial IPA, Rated 98)
Curiosity 29 is a double IPA kettle and dry hopped with Simcoe and Amarillo hops. Pours that typical cloudy orange-yellow color expected with this style and a frothy, white head. Aroma is faint, dank citrus and melons, with mild grapefruit and orange zest. Taste is light tropical fruits, grapefruit pulp, hints of apricots and peaches, and finishes thin and earthy. Creamy mouthfeel and a medium body. Cheers!

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Prairie Coffee Noir

Prairie Coffee Noir, Prairies Artisan Ales, Tulsa, OK
(Imperial Stout, Rated 90)
The coffee variant of the Prairie Noir series pours black with a thin, mocha head. Aroma of coffee, fudge, and an ashy roastiness. Taste is slightly bitter to start with coffee and caramel flavors. Mild whiskey sweetness with a soft oak finish. Alcohol lingers on the tongue. Clocks in at 11.2% abv.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

All That Is and All That Ever Will Be

All That Is and All That Ever Will Be, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Sweet Stout, Rated 98)
Pours dark black with a nice, mocha-colored head. Aromas of mocha, coffee, and sweet lactose. Taste follows the nose. Sweet, chocolaty, tootsie roll candies, rich roasted coffee, touch of vanilla, and sugar. Medium body with a super, creamy mouthfeel and a dry finish. Extremely well balanced. Awesome!