Tree House Haze
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Tasting Notes
The aroma leads with a dense, juice-forward wave of tropical fruit — mango, passion fruit, and a thread of ripe citrus peel. On the palate, the hops read as soft and pillowy rather than sharp, with stone fruit and a mild resinous undercurrent. The body is full and almost creamy, a hallmark of the style, with very low bitterness on the finish. It drinks with a lush, rounded quality that doesn't call attention to the 7% ABV.
About the Brewery
Tree House Brewing is based in Charlton, Massachusetts, and has built one of the more devoted followings in American craft beer since opening in 2011. They're closely associated with the New England IPA style and are widely credited with helping define its modern expression. Their beers are sold exclusively at the brewery, which draws significant weekend crowds and has become something of a pilgrimage destination for hop-forward beer enthusiasts in the Northeast.
Food Pairings
The soft tropical fruit character works well alongside spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes, where the low bitterness tempers heat without competing with complex sauces. A buttery lobster roll pairs naturally because the richness in both the food and the beer's body complement each other. Sharp, funky cheeses like aged cheddar or Gruyère provide contrast that keeps the beer's sweetness in check. Fish tacos with mango salsa echo the beer's tropical notes in a way that feels intentional rather than accidental.
Style Guide
The New England IPA, sometimes called a hazy or juicy IPA, is defined by its opaque appearance, low bitterness, and intensely fruit-forward hop character achieved through heavy late and dry hopping. It originated in Vermont and Massachusetts in the early 2010s, with breweries like The Alchemist and Tree House among its earliest practitioners. Unlike West Coast IPAs, which emphasize resinous bitterness and a dry finish, NEIPAs prioritize softness and perceived sweetness, often using oats or wheat in the grain bill to build body and support that characteristic haze.