Ma | Tree House Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Tree House Brewing Company
Massachusetts, United States
treehousebrew.com
Style: American Amber / Red Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 7.30%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
In commemoration of our head brewer and co-founder’s grandmother’s birthday, we have once again brewed this super fruity yet balanced amber ale! Hints of oranges, tangerines, and stone fruit grace the palate before a sweet malty caramel character provides balance and depth. A real treat that drinks well on any occasion. Happy Birthday, Ma. We love you!
Ma is a very special amber ale brewed in remembrance of Nate’s grandmother. A fiery Irish spirit who imparted deep values of dedication to family and love, Ma was one of a kind. This beer mirrors her spirit with bright notes of citrus, pine, and soft fruit boosted by a rich caramel base and a medium body. A wonderful beer to celebrate the New England transition to cooler weather. We encourage you to drink to honor Ma, and to those whose souls we carry deep in our hearts.
Added by merc7186 on 03-28-2013
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Ratings: 343 | Reviews: 45
4.14/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Cloudy, foamy, malty, caramel. Solid Amber ale.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Cloudy, foamy, malty, caramel. Solid Amber ale.
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4.15/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.99/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.36/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.32/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
3.62/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Opaque as hell, this displays a muddy prune juice like brown-umber, with a large foamy khaki head that settles unevenly, leaving very thick chunks of fuzzy coral foam on the glass.
Smell is toasty but still soft pumpernickel with accents of grapefruit, pine and biscuit.
Taste also has soft, slightly toasty pumpernickel, but with that hint of Tree House melon and bubblegum, as well as some tangy sharp orange zest, pine and grapefruit. I'm surprised this isn't an over-hopped monstrosity, like some of the "Kolsch" and "Brown" ales that come out of Trillium.
Body is medium to light, carbonation is mild, and the finish is semi-dry.
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look: 2.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Opaque as hell, this displays a muddy prune juice like brown-umber, with a large foamy khaki head that settles unevenly, leaving very thick chunks of fuzzy coral foam on the glass.
Smell is toasty but still soft pumpernickel with accents of grapefruit, pine and biscuit.
Taste also has soft, slightly toasty pumpernickel, but with that hint of Tree House melon and bubblegum, as well as some tangy sharp orange zest, pine and grapefruit. I'm surprised this isn't an over-hopped monstrosity, like some of the "Kolsch" and "Brown" ales that come out of Trillium.
Body is medium to light, carbonation is mild, and the finish is semi-dry.
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3.73/5 rDev -9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
4.11/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Looks like you're pouring out caramel sauce. Just looks so thick. The head is a nice khaki color. Wouldn't be able to see through it for anything.
Smell is a little bit sweeter with some pine notes.
Taste is almost like some thick caramel sweetness and something a little harsher almost like a smoke. Almost like if you were burning pines.
Pretty thick and leaves a little smokiness on the mouthfeel.
Overall, very nice amber. Would love to have more
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look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Looks like you're pouring out caramel sauce. Just looks so thick. The head is a nice khaki color. Wouldn't be able to see through it for anything.
Smell is a little bit sweeter with some pine notes.
Taste is almost like some thick caramel sweetness and something a little harsher almost like a smoke. Almost like if you were burning pines.
Pretty thick and leaves a little smokiness on the mouthfeel.
Overall, very nice amber. Would love to have more
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3.66/5 rDev -10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
4.6/5 rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is a very refreshing and light brew.
Look: Deep red/brown with a great head that foams and lingers for days.
Smell/Taste: A sweeter IPA that is much smoother and crisper than what we're used to from TH. Not overly sweet or hoppy, extremely drinkable.
Feel: Amazingly smooth and enjoyable.
Overall: This is a great brew that ages nicely. It's an IPA without the heaviness of the hops, malt or alcohol. One of the better experiments from TH.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is a very refreshing and light brew.
Look: Deep red/brown with a great head that foams and lingers for days.
Smell/Taste: A sweeter IPA that is much smoother and crisper than what we're used to from TH. Not overly sweet or hoppy, extremely drinkable.
Feel: Amazingly smooth and enjoyable.
Overall: This is a great brew that ages nicely. It's an IPA without the heaviness of the hops, malt or alcohol. One of the better experiments from TH.
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4.27/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.42/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.29/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Look: A murky Dark amber to brown with big fluffy white head. Has medium carbonation.
Smell: Caramel, bread, citrus, orange, candy, and pine.
Taste: Toasty caramel, bread, citrus, orange, candy, and pine.
Mouthfeel: Medium.
Overall: A nice amber ale from Tree House.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Look: A murky Dark amber to brown with big fluffy white head. Has medium carbonation.
Smell: Caramel, bread, citrus, orange, candy, and pine.
Taste: Toasty caramel, bread, citrus, orange, candy, and pine.
Mouthfeel: Medium.
Overall: A nice amber ale from Tree House.
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4.16/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I’m really into IPAs so I tried this beer with an open mind. Being an amber ale, it obviously doesn’t have that punch and bitterness that I look for. With that said, this is a super smooth, rather juicy, tasty beer that I would gladly drink 10 of.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I’m really into IPAs so I tried this beer with an open mind. Being an amber ale, it obviously doesn’t have that punch and bitterness that I look for. With that said, this is a super smooth, rather juicy, tasty beer that I would gladly drink 10 of.
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4.69/5 rDev +14.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Ma from Tree House Brewing Company
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