Emperor Julius
Tree House Brewing Company
- From:
- Tree House Brewing Company
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- New England IPA
Ranked #29 - ABV:
- 8.8%
- Score:
- 100
Ranked #138 - Avg:
- 4.54 | pDev: 5.73%
- Reviews:
- 60
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 05, 2025
- Added:
- Jun 24, 2021
- Wants:
- 17
- Gots:
- 18
SCORE
100
World-Class
100
World-Class
Emperor Julius stands tall alongside Very HHHazyyy at the very top of the Tree House family tree. We don't take brewing a beer like this lightly. It has to make sense, and the flavors have to be soft, rounded, elegant, and easy to drink all the way through the glass. To that end, we consider Emperor Julius to be a triumph. It pours an opaque orange in the glass and gives off notes of orange juice, orange Starburst, and overripe mango. It's the summation of almost 15 years of refinement of our unique style of hoppy beer!
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Reviewed by JohnG190 from New York
4.93/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
4.93/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Appearance: Pours a majestic, hazy deep orange with golden highlights, crowned by a dense, creamy white crown that lingers and leaves heavy lacing on the glass. The haze is intense, giving it a luscious, almost smoothie-like appearance. This beer looks as bold and regal as its name suggests.
Aroma: The aroma is a blend of tropical and citrus fruits, featuring ripe mango and pineapple with undertones of orange zest and hints of peach adding to the complexity, while a subtle dank, resinous hop character provides balance. There's other fruits in there, I'm just not sure what. The nose is bright, fresh, and deeply aromatic, showcasing the full intensity of the hops.
Palate: On the palate, Emperor Julius is a tropical fruit explosion. Juicy orange, mango, and pineapple dominate, followed by layers of peach and subtle grapefruit. Again, there's another fruit flavor in there but I can't coax it out, melon? Papaya? Some other tropical fruit? The malt sweetness provides a smooth, honey-like backdrop, perfectly balancing the beer’s bold hop bitterness. The resinous hops make a stronger statement here, adding depth and a satisfying bite that lingers into the finish.
Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is luxurious and full-bodied, with a creamy, velvety texture that envelops the palate. The carbonation is soft but sufficient, keeping the beer lively without detracting from its smoothness. Despite its intensity and higher ABV, it drinks remarkably smoothly, with a slightly dry finish that invites another sip.
Overall: Emperor Julius is a monumental hazy IPA and is the finest of the great Julius line (that I've had). Its perfectly balanced blend of tropical and citrus flavors, bold hop profile, and creamy mouthfeel create a drinking experience that feels both indulgent and refined. This is a beer for those who appreciate bold, fruit-forward IPAs with a touch of regal bitterness. Emperor Julius lives up to its name, standing tall as one of Tree House’s finest creations. And the can is pure art! This is a perfect hazy IPA in my estimation.
Jan 05, 2025Aroma: The aroma is a blend of tropical and citrus fruits, featuring ripe mango and pineapple with undertones of orange zest and hints of peach adding to the complexity, while a subtle dank, resinous hop character provides balance. There's other fruits in there, I'm just not sure what. The nose is bright, fresh, and deeply aromatic, showcasing the full intensity of the hops.
Palate: On the palate, Emperor Julius is a tropical fruit explosion. Juicy orange, mango, and pineapple dominate, followed by layers of peach and subtle grapefruit. Again, there's another fruit flavor in there but I can't coax it out, melon? Papaya? Some other tropical fruit? The malt sweetness provides a smooth, honey-like backdrop, perfectly balancing the beer’s bold hop bitterness. The resinous hops make a stronger statement here, adding depth and a satisfying bite that lingers into the finish.
Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is luxurious and full-bodied, with a creamy, velvety texture that envelops the palate. The carbonation is soft but sufficient, keeping the beer lively without detracting from its smoothness. Despite its intensity and higher ABV, it drinks remarkably smoothly, with a slightly dry finish that invites another sip.
Overall: Emperor Julius is a monumental hazy IPA and is the finest of the great Julius line (that I've had). Its perfectly balanced blend of tropical and citrus flavors, bold hop profile, and creamy mouthfeel create a drinking experience that feels both indulgent and refined. This is a beer for those who appreciate bold, fruit-forward IPAs with a touch of regal bitterness. Emperor Julius lives up to its name, standing tall as one of Tree House’s finest creations. And the can is pure art! This is a perfect hazy IPA in my estimation.
Reviewed by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania
4.29/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.29/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
No wonder that this is pure tropical juice. Dank, fruity, tropical and thick with a good balance between the malts and hops. A well made hazy, with some signature TreeHouse flavors albeit on steroids. Good stuff that would appear most hazy fans out there.
Dec 02, 2024
Reviewed by AzfromOz from Australia
4.19/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This one was muled to me by @Beer_Economicus in September 2024 and drunk a few weeks later. Thanks again, Darwin!
L: Opaque, murky, sunset orange in the glass, with a long-lasting, bubbly head and lots of carbonation visible if I peer hard enough into the murk.
S: The nose is boozy mango and orange with the slightest touch of piney darkness. It's more restrained than the previous Tree House beers I've drunk.
T: The taste mirrors the nose with boozy, juicy, orange, mango, and apricot. There's enough bitterness to give the beer some punch and balance the sweetness but not enough to scare away even the most neophyte hazeboi. That said, what sweetness does persist means it's a one-and-done beer for me.
M: The beer is thick and smooth, with a velvety mouthfeel, minimal carbonation and enough bite on the swallow to help with balance.
O: This is a lovely beer. It's just over a month old, drinking smoothly and sweetly, and shows the depth of flavour that modern hops, clever grain bills and elite brewers can produce. For a can that was muled to Australia from the USA, it's in immaculate condition and makes me long all the more for a chance to drink this fresh onsite at Tree House. One day...
Cheers!
#605
Oct 12, 2024L: Opaque, murky, sunset orange in the glass, with a long-lasting, bubbly head and lots of carbonation visible if I peer hard enough into the murk.
S: The nose is boozy mango and orange with the slightest touch of piney darkness. It's more restrained than the previous Tree House beers I've drunk.
T: The taste mirrors the nose with boozy, juicy, orange, mango, and apricot. There's enough bitterness to give the beer some punch and balance the sweetness but not enough to scare away even the most neophyte hazeboi. That said, what sweetness does persist means it's a one-and-done beer for me.
M: The beer is thick and smooth, with a velvety mouthfeel, minimal carbonation and enough bite on the swallow to help with balance.
O: This is a lovely beer. It's just over a month old, drinking smoothly and sweetly, and shows the depth of flavour that modern hops, clever grain bills and elite brewers can produce. For a can that was muled to Australia from the USA, it's in immaculate condition and makes me long all the more for a chance to drink this fresh onsite at Tree House. One day...
Cheers!
#605
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