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.

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!

Curiosity 27

Curiosity 27, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Imperial/Double IPA, Rated 97)

Curiosity 27 features Amarillo hops. Pours a nice, cloudy, orange with a good white head. Aroma is complex but subdued with notes of oranges, tangerines, and peaches. The taste follows the nose. Initial taste is like biting into a fresh mango or peach. Totally juicy. Has a bready malt character. Finishes with a medium bitterness and lingering citrus rind flavors. Fantastic! 8% abv.

In Perpetuity

In Perpetuity, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(American IPA, Rated 100)

Brewed with Citra and Nelson, this IPA pours a hazy, bright orange topped with a nice white head. The aroma is a bouquet of subtle, yet impeccable tropical and citrus notes.  Oranges, mango, pineapple, and ripe peaches. Bit of a bready character. Taste is a juicy blend of sweet pulp and tangy bitter orange and lemon zest. Soft, creamy mouthfeel with a long, bittersweet finish. Checks in at 6.7% abv and standing tall with the upper, echelon of Tree House beers. Absolutely delicious!

Double Dry Hopped Sleeper Street

Double Dry Hopped Sleeper Street, Trillium Brewing Company, Boston, MA
(IPA, Rated 99)

Dry hopped with a double dose of El Dorado hops, this tasty specimen pours a hazy orange with a thick, fluffy white head. Aroma is oranges, mango, guava, passionfruit. It's dank and herbal. The tropical fruits come through in the taste led by orange juice and citrus rind. Medium mouthfeel with a mildly tangy-bitter finish. Clocks in at 7.2% abv.  Delicious!

Stillings Street IPA

Stillings Street, Trillium Brewing Company, Boston, MA
(IPA, Rated 99)

First review of another New England brewing company that is capturing the beer world by storm with their juice bomb IPAs. This IPA pours an extreme hazy orange-yellow. The aroma is heavy tropical fruits and pungent citrus. Has a light biscuity/cracker character and a dank, earthiness. The taste is of passion fruit, cantaloupe, apricots, orange zest, and grapefruit pulp. Mildly soft, chewy mouthfeel. Crisp hop bitterness. Checks in at 7.2% abv. This is a fantastic beer!

King Jjjuliusss

King Jjjuliusss, Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA
(Imperial IPA, Rated 100)

Tree House continued their anniversary celebration by powering up King Julius just like they did Julius by adding an extra kettle hop and extra dry hop.  Pours a cloudy, orange-yellow with a thick, white head. Aroma exudes oranges and tropical fruits. A little bready and a faint grassiness. Taste is mostly oranges, mangos, and peaches. Starts off smooth with a juicy sweetness. The finish isn't as grapefruit bitter as Jjjuliusss. Still an exceptional beer!