Free State Cameron’s Treehouse IPA

From a growler filled at the brew pub the previous day. Pour is a murky copper, very unfiltered with a nice 2 inch off white head. Thick lacing is smattered across the glass. Very pretty. Aroma of dank, resinous hops - touch of toasty malt. Behind that is some herbal pepper. Fresh, alive nose. Taste is bursting with reinous hops, very gritty, mild bitterness. There is a nice earthiness throught, very unfiltered taste. The toasty malt lends nice balance towards the finish. I really do not pick up any Rye in this. The hop is not overpowering or aggressive, just dank, super fresh hops. Palate is a touch watery, but extremely drinkable. This one was really nice.

On draft from the bar at Free State. Pour was a cloudy, orange-amber, with nice head, although it dissipated quick enough. Mild lacing throughout enjoyment. Aroma of grapefruit and Sweettart candies. Tasted of a hoppy, sour, citrusy mess - loved it. Provided a fuller mouthfeel than expected. I’d get it again.

I had one at the bar, this rating is from a 2 day old growler. Hazy orange red color with a nearly non existent head and seemingly light carbonation (same as at the brewpub, in fact I thought it might have been from the cask but it was not). Aroma is spicy, herbal, and peppery with some citrus and floral/piney notes. Nice mouthfeel, it feels substantial. Lots of bitterness apparent right off the bat along with a very earthy, piney, herbal taste that is followed by some floral and citrus notes. The finish is lingering and bitter. The combination of rye and the Sterling and Simcoe hops creates flavors and aromas that remind me of walking in an old growth forest, very interesting indeed.

On glass #2, there is a smallish head as I pour the beer, it probably just needed to warm up a bit. The carbonation still seems light, but it is not really missed.