Tree House Green
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Tasting Notes
Green pours hazy and pale gold, leading with an aroma that's heavy on fresh citrus — orange zest, tangerine, a touch of mango — layered over a soft, doughy malt base. On the palate, the hops read juicy rather than sharp, with tropical fruit dominating and bitterness kept deliberately low. The body is full and almost creamy, a hallmark of the style done well. The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the fruit character fading slowly rather than cutting off abruptly.
About the Brewery
Tree House Brewing operates out of Charlton, Massachusetts, and has built one of the most devoted followings in American craft beer since opening in 2011. They're closely associated with the New England IPA style — their Julius is widely credited as one of the beers that defined and spread the format nationally. Distribution is intentionally limited, which keeps lines long at their taproom and secondary-market demand high. Their lineup leans heavily on hop-forward ales, though they produce lagers and stouts that earn serious attention as well.
Food Pairings
The beer's low bitterness and tropical fruit character pair naturally with spicy Thai curry, where the sweetness tempers heat without fighting the dish. A classic fish taco works well because the citrus notes in the hop profile mirror lime and fresh salsa. Soft, mild cheeses like burrata or fresh mozzarella complement the creamy body without overwhelming the delicate hop aromatics. Grilled shrimp with a mango or pineapple salsa doubles down on the tropical thread running through the beer and creates a coherent flavor bridge between plate and glass.
Style Guide
New England IPA — sometimes called Hazy IPA — is defined by its intentionally turbid appearance, low perceived bitterness, and emphasis on juicy, tropical hop flavor over the resinous or piney character associated with West Coast IPAs. The style emerged in Vermont and Massachusetts in the early 2010s, with breweries like The Alchemist and Tree House helping codify its techniques. Unfiltered, heavily dry-hopped, and often brewed with oats or wheat for body and haze, it sits apart from traditional IPAs by prioritizing aroma and softness over assertive bitterness. ABV typically runs between 6% and 8%.