Hazy
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Tasting Notes
Tree House Hazy pours with the dense, pillowy character the brewery is known for, offering aromas of ripe tropical fruit — mango, papaya, and citrus zest — layered over a faint doughy, yeast-driven softness. On the palate it's full and round, with low bitterness that lets the hop flavor do the heavy lifting rather than astringency. The mouthfeel is thick but not cloying, and the finish fades gently with a mild fruity sweetness. It's a benchmark expression of what New England-style hazy IPAs can be at their best.
About the Brewery
Tree House Brewing is based in Charlton, Massachusetts, founded in 2011. They built a devoted following through their hazy IPAs, which are frequently ranked among the top-rated beers in the world on enthusiast platforms. Their model leans heavily on direct-to-consumer can releases from their farm brewery, which regularly draws long lines of dedicated fans. They're widely considered one of the defining breweries of the New England IPA movement.
Food Pairings
The low bitterness and tropical fruit character here work well with spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes, where the sweetness tempers heat without clashing. Soft, mild cheeses like burrata or fresh mozzarella let the hop aromatics stay in front without competition. A simple roast chicken allows the beer's body to complement savory fat without overpowering the food. Fish tacos with mango salsa echo the tropical notes in the hop profile and create a seamless flavor bridge.
Style Guide
Hazy IPA — sometimes called New England IPA or NEIPA — is defined by intentional hop haze produced through heavy dry-hopping and the use of specific yeast strains and adjuncts like oats or wheat. The style prioritizes tropical and citrus hop aroma and flavor over bitterness, resulting in a soft, round mouthfeel that distinguishes it sharply from West Coast IPAs. It emerged in New England breweries around the early 2010s, with Vermont's The Alchemist and Massachusetts breweries like Tree House helping establish the template. ABVs typically fall between 6% and 8%.