Tree HouseBeersFeast or Famine
Feast or Famine is our Triple Bock and the heftiest entry into our series of strong German beers. Pouring a jet black color with flashes of ruby hues, its head rises and settles quickly into the abyss. Aromas of burnt caramel, rich port wine, and dark cherry syrup hover above the glass.
Leads with caramel, cherry and vinous; also raisin & fig, brown sugar and spicy.
On the Classic wheel, from Tree House’s own descriptions of this beer.
As the season breaks from the spell of cold weather, our newest Bock arrives. Indeed, our most robust entry to date. Feast or Famine is a Triple Bock that floods the senses with aromas of burnt caramel, rich port wine, and dark cherry syrup. Behind these notes come hints of molasses, chocolate-covered figs, and earthy spice. Despite its rich character, extended conditioning makes it a sublime and effortless sipper. We had to package a historical beast of a beer in 500ml bottles. This special release has been aging for months in our classics cellar, waiting for its proper release on International Bock Day. This style of dark, malty beer originated in northern Germany and has since inspired multiple distinct variations. The earliest versions were high in alcohol, rich in malt, and generously hopped to balance the intense sweetness. The elevated alcohol content, along with the preservative effect of hops, allowed these beers to be exported across Germany, where they quickly became a beloved part of spring celebrations. All of our releases carry a thematic thread, whether they feature a goat or another horned creature. This motif is a nod to the beer’s origin and an etymological coincidence: Einbeck, pronounced “Ain-bock,” evolved into “bock,” which also means “goat” in German. 🐐
