Tree House — Tree of Perception

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Tree of Perception pours a deep mahogany with a whisper of off-white foam, releasing aromas of toffee, molasses, and soaked raisins layered with vanilla and oak. The palate is dense and contemplative, weaving caramel and brown sugar into folds of dark fruit, fig, and milk chocolate. Extended barrel aging contributes warming bourbon, soft tannin, and a polished oak frame that elevates rather than dominates. As it warms, notes of leather, dried cherry, and baking spice emerge, leading to a long, viscous finish where sweetness, spirit, and wood resolve in graceful balance.

Food Pairing

Pair with a slab of aged Stilton or sharp cheddar drizzled with honey to mirror the beer’s caramel depth and dark-fruit richness. For dessert, try a warm sticky toffee pudding or bourbon pecan tart, whose molasses and vanilla notes echo the barleywine’s barrel character and amplify its toffee, oak, and raisin complexity.

About Tree House Brewing Company

Tree House Brewing Company was founded in 2011 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, by four homebrewers who had been perfecting their craft since 2008. What began as a modest operation on a small farm—named after the actual tree house on the property—has evolved into one of America’s most acclaimed craft breweries. After relocating to Monson in 2013 and subsequently to a purpose-built 53,000 square foot facility in Charlton in 2017, Tree House has maintained an uncompromising approach that sets it apart in the industry. The brewery operates as a non-distributing establishment, selling exclusively on-site, where customers regularly queue for an hour or more to purchase their sought-after beers. This deliberate choice reflects a commitment to quality and freshness over mass distribution. Tree House has earned recognition from Untappd, which ranks it among the top ten breweries in the United States, as well as accolades from Beer Advocate, Forbes, the Boston Globe, and Thrillist. The brewery’s reputation rests on its exceptional brewing standards and distinctive approach to craft beer, drawing devoted enthusiasts to rural Massachusetts from across the country.