What Beer Are You Drinking Now? #2428

The last of my recently-acquired trio of Tree House beers...



Finally got to try this beer - the one I was looking forward to the most from my recent acquisition of a trio of Tree House offerings. And I have to say, I was a little disappointed - probably because my expectations were sky-high. I was expecting something even better than Green (which was outstanding) and unfortunately this one didn't deliver. It was still an excellent NE-style IPA, just not head and shoulders better than Green or even Haze. Canning date was 5/17/19, so still quite fresh. Looks great, nice slightly darker orange color with a fair amount of haze and very nice fluffy white head with lots of lingering lacing, not quite making it into sheets or rings but very close. Smells amazing, lots of deep sweet fruity hop aromas as well as some weaker piney and floral hops. Malt in the background, and a good hit of dankness towards the end. Tastes similarly - the fruit that I could detect included pineapple, passion fruit, mango, papaya, tangerine, lemon, grapefruit. So juicy and well-balanced, excellent tasting with good complexity and depth. Clearly enough to get a 4.25 rating from me, but didn't blow me away (to earn a 4.5) and didn't eclipse the Green or Haze flavors. Smooth, slightly sticky mouthfeel and just enough carbonation. Again, an excellent beer, certainly one of the better-tasting NE-style IPAs I've had, but just couldn't quite compare to the other Tree House beers I've tried.

 

Having a Lagunitas Phase Change. It's got a whole lot going on. There are aromas & tastes of grapefruit, mango, papaya, lemon pine and orange/tangerine. This is a really good one and I might just have another later.

 

Who Are You Calling a "Lager Slurper"?!?
Shoe fits = wear it time! Man, did I burn myself out with all of those Stouts! Even worse, Ales in general lost their appeal. 8=( Fortunately, I have a buncha CANned Lagers in the backlog, so I started my CANversion, in earnest, with:
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/42049/276108/?ba=woodychandler#review

then I revisited:
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/898/205649/?ba=woodychandler#review

before rattling my cage with a Radler:
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26520/334128/?ba=woodychandler#review

which led to:
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26520/294098/?ba=woodychandler#review

and right NOW, I am drinking:
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/737/2212/?ba=woodychandler#review

 

You've had a busy morning Woody!

 

Good day BAs! Well, it's been six days since I sheared the mixed species inhabiting my "yard" and there's been little growth so I may be able to put off my next safari (I un-split the infinitive) for a couple more days, if Mrs. Lizard doesn't notice. Today's New Breakfast Beer:



I really like this one! Time to buy a case or two!

 

We decided we would take a day off. Our sleep patterns were not clued into the plan. So with time before we actually will do anything (after rush hour)...


Quoting the GF, "Mmm!!!" - only 3 m's but 3 also exclamation points,

 

Good morning BA
I'm getting a head start on @zid's Dubbel tasting...

I was able to pick up four unreviewed (by me) dubbels in Cincinnati on Monday. Three of which are brand new to me. Add to that a local canned option and a Westmalle in the cellar, and I have 6 dubbels to sample and six mornings of coming home after nightshifts to complete the task.

This Grimbergen Double-Ambree is the lowest rated of the group at 3.73. I found it solid, but not great, and a good value at $2.89/single. My bottle plainly states it's brewed by Kronenbourg and bottled in France, contrary to the BA description.

Cheers all and enjoy the beer in your glass today!

 

Urban Growler Let's Dance

 

Waking up slowly... had some beers with friends last night, we got carried away. OB's Hotbox!

 

{C} SMASH Liège Pale Ale (Mosaic). A modern beer from Belgium.
Cheers!

 

Daughter #3 dropped at the airport. Hunaphu's 2019 at the source...

 

Probably my favorite beer to have after a run! And such a great representation of the style. A truly terrific beer!

 

TGIF advocates... Finally get to relax and dig into some beers my brother got me in trades... Starting with the king and the first sip took my soul cheers

 

CCB Never a Straight Answer DDH DIPA...
Awesome DIPA...cheers mates!

 

Fieldwork DIPA at SFO. Need this after suffering through the Warriors game and seeing Klay go down with a torn ACL.

@GreenBayBA ...Pliny still tastes pretty good even with tears in it!

 

Lil Pulpy to kick things off. Cheers all.

 

The Rake @ Angry Chair....