Tree House Single Shot
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Tasting Notes
Single Shot pours with a dense, persistent white head and delivers the clean, slightly spicy aroma of Saaz hops alongside soft grain and a faint hint of fresh dough. On the palate, expect a firm but refined bitterness balanced by a gentle malt sweetness — neither aggressive nor timid. The body is medium-light, with fine carbonation that carries the hop character through to a dry, lingering finish. Tree House brings their characteristic attention to ingredient quality and process to this lager, and it shows in the clarity of flavor.
About the Brewery
Tree House Brewing is based in Charlton, Massachusetts, and has operated since 2011. They built their reputation almost entirely on hazy New England IPAs — Julius being perhaps their most celebrated — and developed a devoted following that would queue for hours on release days. Their expansion into lagers and other styles has been notable for applying the same process-obsessive approach that made their IPAs famous to traditionally understated formats.
Food Pairings
A well-made Czech pilsner like this works honestly with roast chicken because the dry hop bitterness cuts through the fat without competing with the seasoning. Fried fish or fish and chips are a natural match since the clean bitterness mirrors the function of malt vinegar. A plate of charcuterie — salami, ham, mustard — finds balance in the beer's mild malt sweetness. Soft cheeses like brie or fresh mozzarella let the delicate Saaz character read clearly rather than getting buried. Simply prepared pork dishes, like a schnitzel or grilled sausage, are the style's most traditional companion for good reason.
Style Guide
Czech Pilsner, sometimes called Bohemian Pilsner, originated in Pilsen in what is now the Czech Republic, with the Pilsner Urquell brewery establishing the template in 1842. It's defined by the use of Saaz hops — a variety with a soft, herbal, slightly spicy character — combined with pale Moravian malt and soft local water to produce a clean, moderately bitter lager. Compared to German Pils, the Czech version tends to carry a slightly fuller body and a rounder, less cutting bitterness. It typically falls between 4.5 and 5.5% ABV and is historically served unfiltered in Czech pubs, though filtered versions are common worldwide.