Anybody Ever Had Terrapin Tree Hugger? Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Buzzardsuds, Jul 17, 2013.

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  1. Buzzardsuds

    Buzzardsuds Initiate (0) May 27, 2013 Ohio

    Bought some while in Tenn. On their web site, it says: "It'll grow on you" I know, a play on words, but unfortunately, it did the opposite! The deeper I got into the six, the less I liked it! I actually choked down the last one, last night! Glad to be done w/it!
     
  2. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Sounds like my type of brew. I love altbiers and am a bit of a tree hugger myself. Alas, none available in RI :slight_frown:
     
  3. opwog

    opwog Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2008 Minnesota

    With Alts, I think that there is a real love/hate thing in the US beer community. Actually, love/hate is too strong of a term, because it is more like/dislike, as I don't think that I have ever heard anybody say that it is their favorite or least favorite style. I happen to like Alts, but they rarely get rated well over all. I had two of these a couple of weeks apart, so I didn't have a chance for it to grow on me or for me to get tired of it, but I thought that it was very good. Are Altbiers something that you normally like? The malt can be a bit much for many people.
     
  4. Jtc2811

    Jtc2811 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 California

    Didn't seem like much of an alt to me. Drank like a nondescript apa in my opinion. Totally forgettable. Seemed lime they just threw together a basic beer for the cause without putting much into it.
     
  5. Stinkypuss

    Stinkypuss Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Boring but ok
     
  6. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    At least 124 people have had it..
     
  7. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    I think I still have some. I will hook you up.
     
  8. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    I think Alts in this country aren't made traditionally, so folks never get a true Alt to judge. These techniques include extended lagering (bulk cold storage) and they often are a decoction mash (an "easy" procedure for home brewers, not so much for commercial brewers).

    I love Alts, and if you can find a "fresh" Uerige Doppelsticke to try I think you will love them too. BTW, traditionally Alts are not lightly hopped, they feature a good backbone of spicy Noble hops, especially Hallertau Tradition.
     
  9. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
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    in addition to being a great beer, I like to use their bottles for my homebrew :wink: i'm a sucker for fancy bottles.
     
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  10. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    As is the case with any species of brown ale in this country. It's just not...enough of anything for the jaded and stripped palates here. I don't think the majority of Americans even understand what it is.


    See?
     
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  11. JimGraz

    JimGraz Devotee (306) Aug 29, 2012 New Jersey

    I agree with the general statements about alts here. A real alt can be a pleasure, but not one the DIPA/barrel aged crowd necessarily will care for. It seems a shame that a beer that is excellent, but subtle cannot garner appreciation.

    That said, Tree Hugger was a decent beer, but nothing to rush out for. For me, Otter Creek Copper is a better bet if you are looking for that style.
     
  12. Jtc2811

    Jtc2811 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 California

    I'm hardly inexperienced with Alts. I've had a couple German examples and liked double bag; even made my own with moderate success. Based on the color, flavor, and aroma of tree hugger, it's an alt in name only
     
  13. HeyJim

    HeyJim Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I found it to be nearly flavorless. Not a drainpour, I finished the sixer, but I'd never buy it again.
     
  14. MacQ32

    MacQ32 Pooh-Bah (1,625) Mar 5, 2010 South Carolina
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    Meh, I have it a 3.59 - possibly my least favorite terrapin (probably). Kind of had a metallic taste to it
     
  15. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    Wasn't huge on it.

    Finished the two I got free from work and didn't have a desire to try another. Terrapin is best with hoppy beers.
     
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