AAAlterrr Ego
Tree House Brewing Company
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- Style:
- IPA - New England
Ranked #78 - ABV:
- 6.8%
- Score:
- 98
Ranked #357 - Avg:
- 4.44 | pDev: 5.86%
- Reviews:
- 68
- Ratings:
- From:
- Tree House Brewing Company
- Massachusetts, United States
- Avail:
- Rotating/Seasonal
- Wants
- 21
- Gots
- 78
SCORE
98
World-Class
98
World-Class
Notes:
AAAlterrr Ego is a rendition of Alter Ego that utilizes additional kettle and dry hops to amplify and intensify the flavor profile of Alter Ego! Further, we alter the base beer in many ways throughout the brewing process to accept the additional hop charges. The result here is one that is exceptionally fruity and delicious. Layers of tropical fruit, mango, and stone fruit are presented here with a freshness and purity that is genuinely unique and exciting to our palate! We are in love with this beer
Reviews: 68
| Ratings: 425
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ovaltine from Indiana
4.46/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Decidedly a Tree House juice bomb, this has the obligatory Tree House look of hazy orange juice with a head that clings to the glass. The nose is heavy on tropical fruit (ripe tangerine) and mango, and the taste is led by the tangerines, with the mango accompanying and a nice creamy oat flavor at the end of the taste.
Yet another example of Tree House’s world-class status as a purveyor of all things juicy.
Apr 08, 2021
4.46/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Decidedly a Tree House juice bomb, this has the obligatory Tree House look of hazy orange juice with a head that clings to the glass. The nose is heavy on tropical fruit (ripe tangerine) and mango, and the taste is led by the tangerines, with the mango accompanying and a nice creamy oat flavor at the end of the taste.
Yet another example of Tree House’s world-class status as a purveyor of all things juicy.
Apr 08, 2021
BEERMILER12 from Maine
4.59/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
A: Pours a hazy yellow color with 2 fingers of head that fades down to a thin nice cap that leaves good lacing
S: Lots of tropical fruit up front along with citrus and some floral notes
T: Follows the nose. Starts off with the tropical fruit and citrus. Picks up some lighter floral notes. Low bitterness. Juicy and saturated. Finishes with lingering tropical fruit and citrus
M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Soft and fluffy
O: A great extra dry-hopped version of Alter Ego that is extremely easy to drink. Definitely worth checking out
Mar 28, 2021
4.59/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
A: Pours a hazy yellow color with 2 fingers of head that fades down to a thin nice cap that leaves good lacing
S: Lots of tropical fruit up front along with citrus and some floral notes
T: Follows the nose. Starts off with the tropical fruit and citrus. Picks up some lighter floral notes. Low bitterness. Juicy and saturated. Finishes with lingering tropical fruit and citrus
M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Soft and fluffy
O: A great extra dry-hopped version of Alter Ego that is extremely easy to drink. Definitely worth checking out
Mar 28, 2021
KRug from Massachusetts
4.23/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Canned 11/4/20
So this comes from my latest mixed case of Tree House beers. The extra hopped variant of Alter Ego. I haven't had OG Alter Ego yet, which itself is a variation on JJJuliusss. This lineage is confusing. Regardless, I'm sure this will be good, as it's currently sitting at #364 on this site
Pours a hazy deep orange gold with 2 fingers of soapy white head that slowly fades to a a cap and leaves decent lacing
When compared to most of the TH lineup, this one smells way more aggressive and hop forward. Notes of grapefruit rind, oily pine needles, guava, orange, pineapple, and biscuity malt dominate the aroma
On the front end of the sip, this is quite gentle. It starts off with notes of lightly tart and bitter grapefruit and general citrus, balanced by a smooth creamy malt. On the swallow, however, everything is dialed up, bringing notes of piney and floral hops, fresh orange, a flash of tart lemon, and ends with a crisp malt bite
A medium body with very gentle carbonation leads to a shockingly crisp beer, mostly due to the hop aggression. Finishes almost entirely dry with a slight hop burn
This one was definitely interesting. A lot more focus on bittering hops than I usually expect from them. Though this was not my favorite I'd still love to have the base beer one day
Nov 30, 2020
4.23/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Canned 11/4/20
So this comes from my latest mixed case of Tree House beers. The extra hopped variant of Alter Ego. I haven't had OG Alter Ego yet, which itself is a variation on JJJuliusss. This lineage is confusing. Regardless, I'm sure this will be good, as it's currently sitting at #364 on this site
Pours a hazy deep orange gold with 2 fingers of soapy white head that slowly fades to a a cap and leaves decent lacing
When compared to most of the TH lineup, this one smells way more aggressive and hop forward. Notes of grapefruit rind, oily pine needles, guava, orange, pineapple, and biscuity malt dominate the aroma
On the front end of the sip, this is quite gentle. It starts off with notes of lightly tart and bitter grapefruit and general citrus, balanced by a smooth creamy malt. On the swallow, however, everything is dialed up, bringing notes of piney and floral hops, fresh orange, a flash of tart lemon, and ends with a crisp malt bite
A medium body with very gentle carbonation leads to a shockingly crisp beer, mostly due to the hop aggression. Finishes almost entirely dry with a slight hop burn
This one was definitely interesting. A lot more focus on bittering hops than I usually expect from them. Though this was not my favorite I'd still love to have the base beer one day
Nov 30, 2020
TheIPAHunter from Pennsylvania
4.46/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Lots of watermelon candy on the nose. Taste is juicy watermelon bubblegum, mango, and candied citrus peel. Subtly drying and pithy back end. Pours a deep golden color. Mouthfeel is very creamy, coating, and balanced. A real cut above regular Alter Ego.
Jul 17, 2020
4.46/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Lots of watermelon candy on the nose. Taste is juicy watermelon bubblegum, mango, and candied citrus peel. Subtly drying and pithy back end. Pours a deep golden color. Mouthfeel is very creamy, coating, and balanced. A real cut above regular Alter Ego.
Jul 17, 2020
Benish from Wisconsin
3.73/5 rDev -16%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
It poured a hazy golden color. Smell is dominantly citrus - oranges with bitter peel. Also note a yeasty odor. Upon sipping, note oranges along with the peel, giving an assertive citrus bitterness. Some tropical fruits. This is great, but then there is that spicy hop burn at the back end. Actually makes me cough and is quite the distraction from the taste. Medium bodied, carbonation is excellent, but the spiciness.... Overall, I love Tree House and have enjoyed the majority of their beers. But I find this one has way too much of a hop burn. Clearly I’m in the minority amongst other folks rating this beer.
Mar 06, 2020
3.73/5 rDev -16%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
It poured a hazy golden color. Smell is dominantly citrus - oranges with bitter peel. Also note a yeasty odor. Upon sipping, note oranges along with the peel, giving an assertive citrus bitterness. Some tropical fruits. This is great, but then there is that spicy hop burn at the back end. Actually makes me cough and is quite the distraction from the taste. Medium bodied, carbonation is excellent, but the spiciness.... Overall, I love Tree House and have enjoyed the majority of their beers. But I find this one has way too much of a hop burn. Clearly I’m in the minority amongst other folks rating this beer.
Mar 06, 2020
beersampler6 from Michigan
4.17/5 rDev -6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
This one was pretty good but maybe I expected a little more from Tree House? 2/12/20 date printed on can. Pours a hazy yellow color with some great looking fluffy white head and small soapy rings of lingering lacing. Smells of fresh ripe papaya, grapefruit, tangerine, mango, pineapple and melon. Also some malt, creamy vanilla, floral hops and a little biscuit. Taste follows the nose, good balance and decent hoppy bite, juicy and flavorful. Smooth soft mouthfeel with good carbonation. Overall still a great NE style IPA, but I've definitely had better (not just from Tree House).
Mar 05, 2020
4.17/5 rDev -6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
This one was pretty good but maybe I expected a little more from Tree House? 2/12/20 date printed on can. Pours a hazy yellow color with some great looking fluffy white head and small soapy rings of lingering lacing. Smells of fresh ripe papaya, grapefruit, tangerine, mango, pineapple and melon. Also some malt, creamy vanilla, floral hops and a little biscuit. Taste follows the nose, good balance and decent hoppy bite, juicy and flavorful. Smooth soft mouthfeel with good carbonation. Overall still a great NE style IPA, but I've definitely had better (not just from Tree House).
Mar 05, 2020
Kendo from New York
4.5/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Canned on 12-21-19; consumed on 1-19-20.
A: Poured from the can into a Palm tulip. Body is hazy yellow-golden with a 1+ finger white head on top.
S: Fruity nose jumps out of the glass. Tropical fruits: mango, papaya, pineapple juice and a hint of apricot. Also candied orange peels.
T: Follows the nose, with sweeter tropical fruit dominant: mango, papaya, ripe melon, and some pineapple. Sweet clementine oranges and stone fruits noted as well - ripe peach and some apricot. A touch of blueberries at the finish.
M: Creamy, juicy - great Tree House feel to this one. Call it medium in heft, but it drinks lighter.
O: Awesome. A tremendously fruity, juicy NE IPA from the kings of the style.
Jan 19, 2020
4.5/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Canned on 12-21-19; consumed on 1-19-20.
A: Poured from the can into a Palm tulip. Body is hazy yellow-golden with a 1+ finger white head on top.
S: Fruity nose jumps out of the glass. Tropical fruits: mango, papaya, pineapple juice and a hint of apricot. Also candied orange peels.
T: Follows the nose, with sweeter tropical fruit dominant: mango, papaya, ripe melon, and some pineapple. Sweet clementine oranges and stone fruits noted as well - ripe peach and some apricot. A touch of blueberries at the finish.
M: Creamy, juicy - great Tree House feel to this one. Call it medium in heft, but it drinks lighter.
O: Awesome. A tremendously fruity, juicy NE IPA from the kings of the style.
Jan 19, 2020
Holderness from Massachusetts
4.28/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Canned 3 weeks ago.
L -- Hazy muted orange body with two fingers of dense white head produced with moderate pour. Looks a bit darker than Julius
S -- Candied mango, citrus, lemon sorbet, jasmine green tea
T -- The mosaic comes through very strong, balancing a nice leafy earthiness with the classic candied fruit hop/yeast character of TH.
F -- Fluffy and easy drinking
O -- Like with Sssappp, I don't notice too much of a difference between the 'base' and 'DDH' versions of these beers. Still good
86/100
Jan 15, 2020
4.28/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Canned 3 weeks ago.
L -- Hazy muted orange body with two fingers of dense white head produced with moderate pour. Looks a bit darker than Julius
S -- Candied mango, citrus, lemon sorbet, jasmine green tea
T -- The mosaic comes through very strong, balancing a nice leafy earthiness with the classic candied fruit hop/yeast character of TH.
F -- Fluffy and easy drinking
O -- Like with Sssappp, I don't notice too much of a difference between the 'base' and 'DDH' versions of these beers. Still good
86/100
Jan 15, 2020
hopsputin from New Jersey
4.58/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
a: hazy, bright orange and yellow color with some vibrant mango-colored notes. a 1/2 finger off-white solid head that fades into a solid film
s: strong aroma that hits you as soon as the can is open. mango and pineapple upfront. sweet lemon and grapefruit behind that. papaya and dragonfruit follow. sweet crackers and a strawberry/kiwi combo close it out. very juicy and tropical smelling
t: follows the nose. juicy pineapple and mango are what you first pickup. kiwi, strawberry, and papaya behind that. a little bit of grapefruit and orange juice with a touch of bitterness in here as well. a touch of malt in the backbone
m: medium, slightly fluffy mouthfeel with medium carbonation
o: awesome NEIPA. great hop combo and flavor harmonization in here with good balance - not too sweet and a touch of bitterness
Dec 31, 2019
4.58/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
a: hazy, bright orange and yellow color with some vibrant mango-colored notes. a 1/2 finger off-white solid head that fades into a solid film
s: strong aroma that hits you as soon as the can is open. mango and pineapple upfront. sweet lemon and grapefruit behind that. papaya and dragonfruit follow. sweet crackers and a strawberry/kiwi combo close it out. very juicy and tropical smelling
t: follows the nose. juicy pineapple and mango are what you first pickup. kiwi, strawberry, and papaya behind that. a little bit of grapefruit and orange juice with a touch of bitterness in here as well. a touch of malt in the backbone
m: medium, slightly fluffy mouthfeel with medium carbonation
o: awesome NEIPA. great hop combo and flavor harmonization in here with good balance - not too sweet and a touch of bitterness
Dec 31, 2019
SierraNevallagash from Maine
4.36/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pint can - dated 10/11/19 - poured into an RC IPA glass at 45F.
Pours a beautiful, very turbid burnish orange hue, topped with a short centimetre of loose bone white foam that quickly recedes to nothing but a razor thin film and a micro- thin collar.
Nose: This beer has a nose that can waft for miles. Densely saturated aromas of sweet pineapple, ripe melon, yellow mango, kiwifruit, blackberries, orange juice, coconut sugar, as well as that classic "hop" aroma of yesteryear. It's fruity, succulent, yet still stands firmly in classic New England IPA territory.
Palate: The beer greets the palate with a restrained pale malt sweetness that is so refreshingly held-back compared to many modern hoppy beers. Juicy notes of mango, tangy pineapple, orange juice, and tropical fruit melange. Secondary notes of white peach and nectarine wash out most of the tropical notes. This fruitiness is followed by a hoppy dankness that somehow just manages to avoid being earthy or musty. Oily hop resins cover the palate, cutting through the mild malt sweetness, and serve to add a touch of resinous bitterness, which sets up the finish, drying out the beer and lingering for some time.
Mouthfeel/Body: The beer is medium-bodied, lacking the fullness and softness of many bigger Tree House IPAs. The malt still lends a softness, however, the beer itself has a petite crispness about it, which really allows it to drink easily. There is a fizzy, lively effervescence that adds to this sense of crispness. Unlike many hoppy Tree House offerings, this is one that could certainly hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon.
Overall: While Aaalterrr Ego doesn't possess the complexity of some other hoppy Tree House beers, it's that very element of simplicity that makes this so enjoyable. Is still retains that remarkable hoppiness that Tree House is so well known for, yet it lacks any and all burn, malt heft, rich sweetness, or earthy dankness, as well as the insane complexity that some others in the lineup have, which makes you want to sit down and study them. This is just an intensely hoppy, delightfully fruity, clean, fresh IPA with that classic Tree House magic about it.
Nov 23, 2019
4.36/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pint can - dated 10/11/19 - poured into an RC IPA glass at 45F.
Pours a beautiful, very turbid burnish orange hue, topped with a short centimetre of loose bone white foam that quickly recedes to nothing but a razor thin film and a micro- thin collar.
Nose: This beer has a nose that can waft for miles. Densely saturated aromas of sweet pineapple, ripe melon, yellow mango, kiwifruit, blackberries, orange juice, coconut sugar, as well as that classic "hop" aroma of yesteryear. It's fruity, succulent, yet still stands firmly in classic New England IPA territory.
Palate: The beer greets the palate with a restrained pale malt sweetness that is so refreshingly held-back compared to many modern hoppy beers. Juicy notes of mango, tangy pineapple, orange juice, and tropical fruit melange. Secondary notes of white peach and nectarine wash out most of the tropical notes. This fruitiness is followed by a hoppy dankness that somehow just manages to avoid being earthy or musty. Oily hop resins cover the palate, cutting through the mild malt sweetness, and serve to add a touch of resinous bitterness, which sets up the finish, drying out the beer and lingering for some time.
Mouthfeel/Body: The beer is medium-bodied, lacking the fullness and softness of many bigger Tree House IPAs. The malt still lends a softness, however, the beer itself has a petite crispness about it, which really allows it to drink easily. There is a fizzy, lively effervescence that adds to this sense of crispness. Unlike many hoppy Tree House offerings, this is one that could certainly hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon.
Overall: While Aaalterrr Ego doesn't possess the complexity of some other hoppy Tree House beers, it's that very element of simplicity that makes this so enjoyable. Is still retains that remarkable hoppiness that Tree House is so well known for, yet it lacks any and all burn, malt heft, rich sweetness, or earthy dankness, as well as the insane complexity that some others in the lineup have, which makes you want to sit down and study them. This is just an intensely hoppy, delightfully fruity, clean, fresh IPA with that classic Tree House magic about it.
Nov 23, 2019
digboy from New Hampshire
4.84/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Pours a cloudy orange-gold color with an ecru 2 finger dense head what leaves spotty lacing.
Aroma is intense with a complex mix of mango and citrus and some sharp floral liquor notes.
Taste is just as intense - I mean as much hop flavor as you can think of in a beer without having a green burn to it. Orange juice and blossom, mango, with a finish that turns moderately bitter.
Feel is very soft and smooth with a bit of seltzer.
This is just amazingly well done, kind of a masterpiece of the style I think. I'm psyched to be able to try it... now I want more. Why did I not get more!!
Nov 05, 2019
4.84/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Pours a cloudy orange-gold color with an ecru 2 finger dense head what leaves spotty lacing.
Aroma is intense with a complex mix of mango and citrus and some sharp floral liquor notes.
Taste is just as intense - I mean as much hop flavor as you can think of in a beer without having a green burn to it. Orange juice and blossom, mango, with a finish that turns moderately bitter.
Feel is very soft and smooth with a bit of seltzer.
This is just amazingly well done, kind of a masterpiece of the style I think. I'm psyched to be able to try it... now I want more. Why did I not get more!!
Nov 05, 2019
mickyge from Massachusetts
4.56/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Canned 10/11/19 6.8 ABV
Pours golden yellow with a fairly fluffy head
Big tropical nose suggests mango and peach to me
Taste is full, sweet and smooth with low carbonation
Very slight astringent finish
Very tasty and refreshing, easy drinking one of Tree House’s best IMO.
Nov 03, 2019
4.56/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Canned 10/11/19 6.8 ABV
Pours golden yellow with a fairly fluffy head
Big tropical nose suggests mango and peach to me
Taste is full, sweet and smooth with low carbonation
Very slight astringent finish
Very tasty and refreshing, easy drinking one of Tree House’s best IMO.
Nov 03, 2019
Lucular from Maryland
4.3/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16 oz can poured into an oversized red wine glass. Canned 10-11, purchased 10-12, consumed 10-29. Typical impressive TH NEIPA appearance, closer to yellow than orange. Aroma and taste are tropical fruit with some citrus. Next to zero bitterness. Very soft mouthfeel, not quite enough carbonation. No alcohol detectable at 6.8% abv but not much malt backbone either - getting dangerously close to watery hop water. Still a tasty and enjoyable beer but not what I was hoping for.
Oct 30, 2019
4.3/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16 oz can poured into an oversized red wine glass. Canned 10-11, purchased 10-12, consumed 10-29. Typical impressive TH NEIPA appearance, closer to yellow than orange. Aroma and taste are tropical fruit with some citrus. Next to zero bitterness. Very soft mouthfeel, not quite enough carbonation. No alcohol detectable at 6.8% abv but not much malt backbone either - getting dangerously close to watery hop water. Still a tasty and enjoyable beer but not what I was hoping for.
Oct 30, 2019
Jlabs from New York
4.49/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
poured into a pint glass via can
color is a beautiful tropical yellow with some decent haze
smell is all sorts of sweet citrus and mango
taste follows the nose..a sweet IPA if I've ever had one
carbonation is medium and the mouthfeel is full
of the recent haul I got from TH , this is perhaps my favorite of the group
Oct 29, 2019
4.49/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
poured into a pint glass via can
color is a beautiful tropical yellow with some decent haze
smell is all sorts of sweet citrus and mango
taste follows the nose..a sweet IPA if I've ever had one
carbonation is medium and the mouthfeel is full
of the recent haul I got from TH , this is perhaps my favorite of the group
Oct 29, 2019
Stevedore from Oregon
4.28/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
16oz can, Tree House snifter glass. Hazy golden yellow body, one finger white head, good retention, lots of lacing. Smell is grapefruit and resin, a bit of pine and slight caramel and sugar. More grapefruit and even a bit of tropical fruit. Flavour follows, fairly nice grapefruit and pine presence, mild-moderate bitterness on the backend which was a bit more than typical, but welcomed. Caramel, sugar and a bit of tea-like herbality. Medium bodied, good carbonation, creamy and soft without being too dry, more of a moderate herbal bitterness on the backend.
Sep 21, 2019
4.28/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
16oz can, Tree House snifter glass. Hazy golden yellow body, one finger white head, good retention, lots of lacing. Smell is grapefruit and resin, a bit of pine and slight caramel and sugar. More grapefruit and even a bit of tropical fruit. Flavour follows, fairly nice grapefruit and pine presence, mild-moderate bitterness on the backend which was a bit more than typical, but welcomed. Caramel, sugar and a bit of tea-like herbality. Medium bodied, good carbonation, creamy and soft without being too dry, more of a moderate herbal bitterness on the backend.
Sep 21, 2019
jhavs from New York
4.34/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Fresh can.
Orange, full haze, opaque. Tan head settles into floating islands and collar.
Aroma is full of deep juicy tropical fruits. Ripe and sweet.
Flavor follows the aroma, fruity to the core with a little earthy dankness, overripe fruits in there too.
Moderate carbonation and a fairly full bodied brew. Not thick like a stout, but full of hoppy sticky residue.
Tasty brew, a level past regular AE.
Sep 05, 2019
4.34/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Fresh can.
Orange, full haze, opaque. Tan head settles into floating islands and collar.
Aroma is full of deep juicy tropical fruits. Ripe and sweet.
Flavor follows the aroma, fruity to the core with a little earthy dankness, overripe fruits in there too.
Moderate carbonation and a fairly full bodied brew. Not thick like a stout, but full of hoppy sticky residue.
Tasty brew, a level past regular AE.
Sep 05, 2019
IvoryFoxhole from Virginia
4.41/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
On tap at the brewery 8/29.
Beautiful orange-yellow color, lots of lacing and a cap and ring. Super nose of papaya, mango, and peach. Lightly malted but enough to keep it honest. Lots of tropical fruit and stone fruit flavor with a bit of dankness on the finish but they mostly keep it light. Light to moderate mouthfeel, lightly carbonated, strong construction and superb balance. Scary drinkable, I knocked a pint off in about 10 minutes.
Aug 31, 2019
4.41/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
On tap at the brewery 8/29.
Beautiful orange-yellow color, lots of lacing and a cap and ring. Super nose of papaya, mango, and peach. Lightly malted but enough to keep it honest. Lots of tropical fruit and stone fruit flavor with a bit of dankness on the finish but they mostly keep it light. Light to moderate mouthfeel, lightly carbonated, strong construction and superb balance. Scary drinkable, I knocked a pint off in about 10 minutes.
Aug 31, 2019
brewme from Massachusetts
4.5/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Picked-up six cans at the Tree House Brewery in Charlton for about four dollars. My fifty second brew from these guys. Very solid brew, in the top tier of TH brews for me.
Aug 31, 2019
4.5/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Picked-up six cans at the Tree House Brewery in Charlton for about four dollars. My fifty second brew from these guys. Very solid brew, in the top tier of TH brews for me.
Aug 31, 2019
thebeerguy31 from Massachusetts
4.34/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dated 1/24/19, opened on 2/9/19. So pretty fresh.
Look (4.5): Small head, full orange yellow color, opaque. Looks nice and juicy.
Smell (4.25): Quite fruity, but overpowering nose. Orange and papaya like. Not picking up on too much hops.
Taste (4.25): fruit forward taste. Quite yummy. Not sure if grapey/orangy.
Feel (4.5): Nice smooth, full body. Goes down easy and creamy. Not very carbonated.
Overall (4.5): Very good, easy to drink 6.8% IPA. not feeling the hops quite as much as I'd like with other beers.
Aug 21, 2019
4.34/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dated 1/24/19, opened on 2/9/19. So pretty fresh.
Look (4.5): Small head, full orange yellow color, opaque. Looks nice and juicy.
Smell (4.25): Quite fruity, but overpowering nose. Orange and papaya like. Not picking up on too much hops.
Taste (4.25): fruit forward taste. Quite yummy. Not sure if grapey/orangy.
Feel (4.5): Nice smooth, full body. Goes down easy and creamy. Not very carbonated.
Overall (4.5): Very good, easy to drink 6.8% IPA. not feeling the hops quite as much as I'd like with other beers.
Aug 21, 2019
gcasher from Pennsylvania
4.23/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16oz can into a brandy snifter
Fast pour resulting in a bronze translucent IPA with a 1 inch white foamy head that sticks around.
Smells of tropical fruit and some dank overtone.
Bitter hops up front on the taste. Some mild tropical fruit on the back end.
This is a big hoppy beer and packs a punch.
The body is medium.
Overall, this is a dank, bitter, yet very enjoyable IPA with some tropical fruit on the finish.
Aug 03, 2019
4.23/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16oz can into a brandy snifter
Fast pour resulting in a bronze translucent IPA with a 1 inch white foamy head that sticks around.
Smells of tropical fruit and some dank overtone.
Bitter hops up front on the taste. Some mild tropical fruit on the back end.
This is a big hoppy beer and packs a punch.
The body is medium.
Overall, this is a dank, bitter, yet very enjoyable IPA with some tropical fruit on the finish.
Aug 03, 2019
Vidblain from Minnesota
4.5/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Alter Ego is one of my favorite Tree House beers - and when I received an Aaalterrr Ego as an extra in a trade, I was pretty thrilled. Everything about the standard base beer holds - but the Aaaalterrr variant seems to feature significantly more unfiltered matter. The beer looks and tastes quite a lot thicker and more yeasty and hoppy. It's not exactly chewy as with a thick stout, but it's certainly different from your every day IPA.
Excellent beer - absolutely fantastic.
Jun 09, 2019
4.5/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Alter Ego is one of my favorite Tree House beers - and when I received an Aaalterrr Ego as an extra in a trade, I was pretty thrilled. Everything about the standard base beer holds - but the Aaaalterrr variant seems to feature significantly more unfiltered matter. The beer looks and tastes quite a lot thicker and more yeasty and hoppy. It's not exactly chewy as with a thick stout, but it's certainly different from your every day IPA.
Excellent beer - absolutely fantastic.
Jun 09, 2019
Bshaw22 from Wisconsin
4.29/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured into my gold Teku. Big white head dense orange body. Everything looks smells and tastes like orange juice. This is like an intensified Julius. Very good. A little seeet malty on the finish. Not my favorite but very good beer
Jun 09, 2019
4.29/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured into my gold Teku. Big white head dense orange body. Everything looks smells and tastes like orange juice. This is like an intensified Julius. Very good. A little seeet malty on the finish. Not my favorite but very good beer
Jun 09, 2019
SpeedwayJim from New York
4.25/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
16oz. can into Night Shift stemware.
Nose is mango, citrus and pineapple. Juicy and sugary. Very aromatic. Beer opens pineapple, mango, orange and starfruit. Zesty. Bright. Cane sugar in the middle with some more mango and overripe apricot. Finishes sugary and juicy. Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Some bubbles on the palate with a nice velvety touch going down. Juicy finish with a lingering aftertaste. Really quenching.
The flavor profile here is almost there but everything else from the nose to the feel is incredible. Worth having for sure.
May 29, 2019
4.25/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
16oz. can into Night Shift stemware.
Nose is mango, citrus and pineapple. Juicy and sugary. Very aromatic. Beer opens pineapple, mango, orange and starfruit. Zesty. Bright. Cane sugar in the middle with some more mango and overripe apricot. Finishes sugary and juicy. Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Some bubbles on the palate with a nice velvety touch going down. Juicy finish with a lingering aftertaste. Really quenching.
The flavor profile here is almost there but everything else from the nose to the feel is incredible. Worth having for sure.
May 29, 2019
eppie82 from Illinois
4.69/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Can (within days of canning) into Tree House pint glass.
Golden yellow/orange appearance, completely opaque with good carbonation. Tropical aroma that is followed by that juicy fruit basket taste. Great mouthfeel, with a bit of a dry finish. One of their better IPAs
May 28, 2019
4.69/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Can (within days of canning) into Tree House pint glass.
Golden yellow/orange appearance, completely opaque with good carbonation. Tropical aroma that is followed by that juicy fruit basket taste. Great mouthfeel, with a bit of a dry finish. One of their better IPAs
May 28, 2019
mothman from Minnesota
4.53/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Can. Hazy golden orange color.
Juicy! Tropical! Mango, orange, papaya. Soft and smooth. No bitterness. I love alter ego and this is next level. Flavor explosion without any bitterness or abv showing. What a crusher.
May 03, 2019
4.53/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Can. Hazy golden orange color.
Juicy! Tropical! Mango, orange, papaya. Soft and smooth. No bitterness. I love alter ego and this is next level. Flavor explosion without any bitterness or abv showing. What a crusher.
May 03, 2019
AAAlterrr Ego from Tree House Brewing Company
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