Brewery Trip! Tree House Brewery

Last Wednesday while on twitter I happened across something magical. Tree House had just announced a run of King JJJulius. I panicked, as I had heard the stories of this mythical and delicious beer and knew I had to get to Charlton ASAP. However, with the annual RI Bar Association Meeting along with some family events I could not get out there until Saturday so I suggested to my girlfriend a trip to this amazing and scenic brewery. I also mentioned that Burgundian Waffles was going to be there and that sealed the deal.

Now I have had Tree House beer on numerous occasions but I have only been out to the brewery in Charlton one time before. I had forgotten just how beautiful it really is. Nestled in the countryside on a cozy hilltop with a scenic view of the valley below it is one of the prettiest breweries that I have even been to. While getting there can be difficult for yours truly I am definitely going to start venturing out there more frequently.

We got there roughly an hour early so we were guaranteed our allotment of not only King JJJulius but some other offerings and part of a father's day present for my dad. We could not have picked a better day weather-wise as it was perfect, both warm and sunny. With the line moving very fast and before we knew it we had already gotten our cans/bottles (King JJJulius, Haze, Hibiscus and Dragon Fruit Tart, Sap, Single Shot, Treat, Triple Shot, and Impermanence) and our drink tickets. I did have time to run to the bar and grab a pour of 'That's What She Said' which was just an exceptional. This Milk Stout brings numerous compliments that would make Michael Scott simply respond with this beer's name.

We next we got our waffles which were also amazing (we both love Burgundian Waffles) and then got back in line for our final pour. I went with 'Perfect Storm' and she went with 'Triple Shot Chocolate Truffle' and we headed outside to sit on the Adirondack chairs and look out on this beautiful almost-summer day.

Now I have said multiple times that my favorite beer is 'Heavy Mettle' by Trillium but 'Perfect Storm' may have taken that title. This wasn't just a beer but an experience as to what an IPA can be. This double IPA packed to the brim with Simcoe and Citra hops is an absurd combination of tropical sweetness and juiciness that is out of this world. My girlfriend's 'Triple Shot Chocolate Truffle' was also amazing but 'Perfect Storm' was something exceedingly special and while this was the first, and so far only, time I have had this beer but I will be crossing my fingers in the hopes that I am able to get back up there for the next batch.