Tree House Brewing Company

Damn good beer.
They’ve been around since 2011 but have been KILLING the beer game. I only started enjoying their stuff late last year. And if you talk to any beer snob or beer connoisseur — Tree House Brewing is solid.
The drive is easy, it’s a bit off the beaten path — so put on a good album. Currently, THBCo. only sells beer from their brewery — you wont be able to purchase it anywhere else. They also don’t have a liquor license, so you won’t be able to drink at their retail location. Cans fly off the shelves quick fast, so be prepared to choose from either their 750ml bottles or 2L growlers. Service is always friendly and knowledgeable, you won’t leave without having met some real down to earth folk who love their beer!
FYI
Wed: 12−6pm (can sales only)
Thurs + Fri: 5−8pm
Sat: 11am-​6pm

Excellent customer service! Thank you Laura and crew for expediting my online order all the way to California. The gift certificate and beer goblets arrived just in time. The recipient of the gifts speaks highly of your brews!

Great beer, friendly staff, and awesome atmosphere. You will wait in line, but it’s worth the wait! Thankfully, I live in town and can stalk when the lines are the shortest, but for those who are traveling, they often update on their Twitter during open hours, so you have an idea of how long it might take, and what might still be available when you get there. Ps– I don’t normally like IPAs, but Treehouse made me give them another chance, and I’m now hooked!

After much deliberation over the last few weeks I decided to make the trip to Treehouse on Friday afternoon. A relatively easy 50 minute trip from where I live. I arrived at approx. 3:40 pm with an anticipated opening of 5:00pm. There were 41 people ahead of me already!!! It was super cold out but the excitement kept me warm. FORTUNATELY they opened early at about 4:15 leading to a loud cheer from the cold line. I was really impressed with the organization of the whole thing throughout. At 41 I can only compare the excitement to when I was 10 going to Toys R Us as they let us in. First the can purchase and then over to the bar where they filled the growler orders based on the tickets you complete while you were in line. Everyone (including my fellow customers) were so nice in the tight quarters of the brewery. I was in my car and leaving with my bounty before 5pm!!! The veteran in front me made it clear that this day was not the norm. In closing I will say that this place is really special and the beer is very unique and extremely tasty amongst the very high competition here in New England. Every craft brew fanatic needs to experience this at least once.

Today was my first trip. It won’t be the last. I was worried about lines, but I guess Wednesday with a little snow is a good time to go. No line at all. Walked in and out in 5 minutes with my beer. I was able to secure 6 Haze and 8 Light’s On. I have sampled both and they did not disappoint. I would like to go on another day and have more options with a growler fill. But I was happy that I got a chance to sample some of the beer I have heard so much about. These guys have it figured it when it comes to brewing the fruity/​citrusy/​juicy IPA’s I love!

But the Emperor has on no clothes at all!
How I imagine a conversation amongst the brew staff at Treehouse Brewery: «Dude, there’s so much hops in this people are going to know you’re just yanking their chains; they’re going to figure it out you’re having them on.» «Yeah. I know. Hey, let’s add more hops!» Don’t get me wrong, I love a good hoppy IPA, but it’s possible to have too much of a good thing and that ain’t no good thang.
I’ve had 3 of Treehouse’s offerings: Lights On, Green, and Julius. The Lights On is OK; comparable, if you will, to some of Lagunitas’ hoppier offerings. I poured two of the Greens, then sold the rest to a friend who can’t get enough Treehouse. Julius went down the drain without even finishing one can as one of the most unpalatable, off-​flavor hop-​bombs I’ve ever encountered. The side of the Julius can was one of the most entertaining things I’ve ever read: «loaded with notes of passion fruit, mango, and citrus.» No. The only flavor here is hops; hit you upside your head with a baseball bat and twice on Sunday with hops. Even more so with the Green. All you get is hops. These beers are not subtle.
Seriously, I don’t get it. At this point, I think for a lot of people it’s just for bragging rights. You drive at least 45 minutes to the middle of nowhere, get out of your car, and the air is redolent of hops. You wait on line 2 hours (!!!), get inside, and the place reeks of hops. You finall
y get to buy your rationed quantity (!!!) of beer and drive 45 minutes home, and your car stinks of hops for a week. Hops, hops, hops. That’s the only lyric being sung here. Where’s the appeal?
I felt fairly alone in my reaction: «I can get better craft beers at the local package store for less money, no wait, and which express far greater lyrical range» was something best kept to myself. Then my college-​age son tried Green. His description was perfect. It was, he said, like drinking beer potpourri.
Postscript
Wow. In an amazingly short span of time, this review has generated a startling number of vituperative «compliments» thrown my way. «You’re an idiot,» «Your (sic) a f@#$ing moron,» «Go back to drinking Budweiser,» amongst others. «Idiot» I’ll own, it’s true, I am an idiot but «moron»? That’s just hurtful to a good number of morons who would object to seeing me placed within their ranks. As for Budweiser, ouch, dude, that really hurt. Oh, the irony of the invective really just proving my original point.

Tree House has some of the best beers around! They have what is sought out to be the BEST IPA in the country at the moment. What a super cool place, once you make it through the door. A group of friends joined me on a Saturday brewery trip. Tree House opens at 11am on Saturdays, but people start getting in line for their beers as early as 8am. People drive from as far as Vermont to purchase their beer. On their website they advise customers to be careful driving on the back roads they are off of due to the fact that they are narrow and curvy. Please heed their warnings and go slow. The parking tends to be tight and there are employees directing people in and out of their lot.
We arrived at about twenty after eleven and there was a long line. We ended up waiting in line just to get inside for about an hour. When we were standing in line, an employee came around and provided us with growler fill tickets where we were able to list the quantity, size, and variety of beer we wanted.
Once inside, the line for purchasing beer in cans went fast. There was a large group of people waiting for their growlers to filled in the general bar area, which made it difficult to move around. The wait for growler fills was hours at around 12pm that day. When paying for your beer, you can pay with either cash or card. Keep in mind that you are only allowed to purchase certain amounts of their beers as specified on their website.
Before making our trek to Monson, MA, I was able to check online to see the daily offerings being poured and sold in cans. Tree House is really on top of updating their beer lists. Online I was able to see the offerings for that specific day, along with the additional information about each beer. A word of advise for those of you who have never been before, in the State of Massachusetts growlers from other breweries are not allowed to be filled on site at Tree House. If you plan on getting a growler filled, you will need to purchase the glass there at the brewery.
Overall, it was a great tip. The brewery itself have a really cool, whimsical feel. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. I would say try to visit on a week day versus the weekend, it tends not to be as busy.

This brewery never ceases to amaze me with good beer. But realistically it’s not just about the beer. The process at tree house has been perfected to a science. Go in, get your cans, hand in your bottle order and wait patiently. The key is not annoying the staff, and your growler will be filled faster. The girls filling, the guys making sure things move along always are helpful and in a good mood. Wouldn’t you if you were slinging great beer all day? Today I got alter ego, cadence and lights on. This place is easily putting out some of the best pale ales in the country. Period. The west cost has nothing on the north east.

I drove up on a whim & with the encouragement of a Brew Bud. He was hoping I would immediately agree to trade any spare cans from the days booty. Right… this was going to be a hard trade; this was a special canned release of SAP & Eureka.
Despite a drizzly winter day, the drive up was in itself worthwhile, beautiful country scenes & fresh air. Upon arriving at the Tree House (TH) the lot was bustling with TH Groupies. Being my first visit, I grabbed the 1^st parking space not knowing the door was still a sizable walk — in the drizzle. As I rounded the corner, I immediately realized I had to man-​up as I my eyes encountered a line of about 25 Groupies patiently waiting out in the wet schlock.
The wait was shorter than expected assisted by the causal Beer Chat in the line. The facility is a prefab steel barn, but inside a brew paradise accompanied by warm feeling of friends & family. Cool little merchandise section, growler fill bar, and the brewery.
I went for broke and acquired ALL 8 cans (limit) of each, SAP & Eureka along with 2 TH Tulip glasses & a big grin. Score! This thirsty dude eagerly drove home, stashed the treasure in the Man Cave, less one of each. The journey came to a pleasurable closure with two new friends. Just one looming cloud — to trade or not…

Our average wait time has been 90 minutes for some of the best beer you can get in the Northeast. My favorite is Green – more the Julius which is also awesome. They have can and growler limits – read their website before you go and follow them on twitter. And don’t think getting to the brewery before they open will get you in and out in under an hour. If you want growlers, you will wait. If you want cans, go well after opening and it’s easy to grab cans. The best beer. I wish they would distribute more cans.

Neat, neat, neat location in the farmlands surrounding Boston. Probably THE best IPAs in the country at the moment. GO! Go now.
(Well.. not right now right now. In a little while. — get in line around 9 if they open at 11 and you should be solid for picking up cans and growlers)
Super efficiently well managed… we were out of there, max limit of Julius cans and full growlers of happy, within about 30 minutes of opening, and on our way to further hoppy New England adventures. #roadsodas

Amazing beer here, some of the best in the north east, a must stop if your traveling through Massachusetts. Owner was a bit cocky, but for good reason, his beer is amazing.
One complaint is the cans they use are cheep; purchase a growler, it will taste better.

Crazy lines, but what can you do?
The beer is great, and I ain’t no foo’.
Some of the best in all of New England,
This stuff can make a person sing, man.
I am basing this review off of one single beer: Alter Ego. It was one of the most delightful IPAs I have had in a while, and I am glad that my fridge is now full of cans of it. Very fresh with a perfect blend of hops. I like.
I was unable to try any other beers because the line for growlers was over 1.5 hours long. There is a separate line for buying cans (tall boys), but they were sold out of all but one kind. People seem to like this place.
When you arrive, park anywhere in the lot, go inside, get a sheet of paper from the guy at the bar, and make your growler selection. Then hand in the paper and wait… possibly outside since it gets pretty crowded inside. Or just get some cans and drink them at home, which is what I did. All of the employees that waited on me were extremely kind. They also told us that we could do a self-​guided tour of the facility if we wanted to.
I am told that this place has grown so rapidly that they have continuously been forced to move into new, larger venues. That looks to be the case yet again. Congratulations on your success, Treehouse. You deserve it.

Tree.House.Brewing. Does it get any better than Tree House? No, no it doesn’t.
The beer is phenomenal — some of the best IPA’s in the entire country (I say that confidently). Julius. Alter Ego. Green. Haze. And Good Morning! And Double Shot! Tree House hasn’t been #1 on Beer advocate for no reason!
The thing that really makes Tree House great is the staff. The lines can get long and the staff patiently gets hundreds of people through the line as quickly as possible, always smiling and chatting with their customers. Do yourself a favor and get some beer when you’re in the area!

WITHOUT A DOUBT the best brewery in New England (that’s right, Vermont) … and possibly America. That is not an exaggeration.
Everything about Tree House is amazing. Their story… their vision… their staff… their logo… their beer-​loving clientele… every single beer they make! The place has gone from a small startup to an absolute world class operation in only about 3 years. I would normally recommend a few beers of note, but you LITERALLY will not find a bad beer offering from Tree House. For the «newbs», here’s everything you need to know:
— they release different beers each week. Typically 3 – 4 beers available in cans, and 4 – 5 growler fill options. Obviously limits are imposed to allow them to serve as many customers as possible.
— they recently opened officially for Wednesday afternoons (12 – 6, I think). They ONLY SELL CANS on these days. It’s great because you can shoot over there during lunch or a break to load up on the delicious libations. There are usually 2 different can options on these days.
— Thurs, Fri, Sat they are running at full capacity with cans and growler fills. They also usually add in a 3^rd can option on Thurs or Fri to make it extra interesting. One thing you should know is that they often run out if cans by either Fri or early on Saturday, so plan accordingly.
— if you arrive early, you WILL wait in line. It’s actually better to come towards to end of their hours once the crowds have cleared out.
— you can’t drink on the premises due to local regulations, so don’t show up expecting to grab a few pints or drink in the parking lot. It won’t happen, and they take this very seriously. You’ll have to wait till you get home to crack one (all of them) open ;)
— anyone who hasn’t rated Tree House with 5 stars knows nothing about beer and should be slapped.
That is all.
Enjoy.

Beer — as good as it gets !
location– not close enough to me.

Being a bit of a beer geek I am Always looking for a new one to try. I kept seeing this place treehouse being mentioned but hadn’t wanted to make the Drive. I’m glad I did. This brewery is located in a farm and is very cozy and cool to look at. It’s very rustic and there is plenty to see if
You walk around for a bit. As of now this beer is not found in stores so you have to go to the brewery to get it. You can purchase, or refill growlers, or
Cans. As it was midweek it was not busy at all and the staff was very welcoming. They took the time to explain each kind of
Beer with a great description. I got a few of each kind. Price wise they are between $ 3.00 and $ 3.75 a can. To non beer drinkers this May seem pricey but it’s a reasonable price range for good quality beer. Plus the cans are larger than most. One beer they are known for is Julius. As soon as I got to a place to crack one open I did. And oh man. It’s like heaven in a glass of a warm hug. I get now why people drive so far to Get these Beers. This was the most delicious beer I have ever had. It was fresh and hoppy and tasty. Anyone who loves beer needs to come here and try it at least once. You won’t be disappointed.

If for nothing else the «cult like» experience of lining up, filling out order, getting can limit and talking with everyone there is worth the trip. One of the regulars took us under his wing and led us down the path that is the experience of micro brewing. The owners were a pair of the most delightful fun people. We bought Lights On and it is a citrus type of brew but light in texture and has a nice finish. Haze is a bit heavier but still light. Have not tried the others we bought but looking forward to them.
There is can limits one can buy and then it is sold by the growler. If you do not bring back their growler to refill you will like us buy them. Nicely done growler bottles in two sizes.
This is a must do if you like beer and are in the area.

Tree House is currently making the best beer in America, and possibly in the world. That is coming from me, a supposed beer «expert» according to various research publications, given that I have formally sampled and reviewed over 9,000 beers since 2008. Visiting Tree House needs to be put in context. The beer is the best in America, but your long journey to this secluded farmhouse gives you back nothing except a few samples and growlers to take home. That’s it. It is a farmhouse growler filling station. You can’t just hang out here for awhile. The closest food nearby did not look appetizing and your choices are very sparse.
So in general, the venue is a small, beautiful, picturesque farmhouse. The food is absent. The bar and drinks are limited to sample pours. The location is certainly «middle of nowhere.» So be sure you know what you are getting into.
I would normally never rate such a glorified «growler filling station» 5-​stars, but Tree House truly is exceptional. If you are after the best beers in the world, you should highly consider visiting.

i wanted to love this place as much as others, but didn’t. for now, i just mostly like it.
1) please– read the other Unilocal reviews, and thoroughly read the website before you go. there really is a system in place in terms of lines, order cards, etc. that said– we still needed to ask for help when we arrived. the person helping us (she was taking care of the «can line») was enormously helpful, but… she probably should have been situated at the entrance, to help anyone who needed it immediately, instead of us feeling a little foolish in asking her.
2) there were only 2 draft beer offerings for growler fills that day, and one kicked as soon as we entered, around 2:30pm. we were only able to taste the curiosity twenty. it was okay, but we’re not double IPA fans, so getting a growler was out.
3) julius. plentiful in cans, and much more friendly on the palate (we came to learn). each patron was allotted up to 8 of the 16 oz cans. we ended up with a total of 12. this really is a very yummy, citrusy beer with good mouthfeel and substance without being too much. a perfect summer brew. at $ 3.75/each, these were more expensive than the mass produced variety, but still did not break the bank.
4) swag. it’s all really cool. it’s also on the expensive side.
5) setting. the brewery was apparently started in the backyard of one of the owners, and there was a koi pond and waterfall. both are currently being reconstructed at this location.
while our experience was good, if a bit disorganized, i would love to come back here in a year or two, when the production is more established, and there is a better, more accommodating system for patrons. this spot has the potential to be the end all, be all when it comes to midday outings at a brewery. the venue is scenic, the beer (what little we know if it) appears to be good, and the people seem great. i will say, in testament to the business, they have a very loyal following. we had about a 45 minute drive, but there were cars in the lot from maine, new hampshire, and points further south (i’m from CT).
we will be back, but, respectfully, it won’t be our first stop on our list.