Tree HouseBeersOld Man of the Mountain
Old Man of the Mountain is an American Dark Lager that pours a deep ruby color with a peak of sticky foam. Tettnanger hops lend aromas of floral spice above notes of roasted malt, a flash of coffee, and a hint of chocolate. It is a wonderful balance of malt complexity and balanced hop character, culminating in a crisp, clean finish.
A variant of Old Man.
Notes of coffee and spice; a hint of chocolate. Feels dry.
On the Dark wheel, from Tree House’s own descriptions of this beer.
Old Man of the Mountain is an American Dark Lager that pours a deep ruby color with a peak of sticky foam. Tettnanger hops lend floral-spicy aromas above notes of roasted malt, a flash of coffee, and a hint of chocolate. It is a brilliant and expressive new lager in our extensive Classic Styles Program. As long as there were people to behold it, a stone face stood watch over Franconia Notch. There was something wonderfully strange about finding a human face in the middle of the White Mountains, a vast expanse of rugged wilderness where, depending on the trail, you might go a long time without seeing another person. In 2003, despite decades of efforts to stave off natural erosion, it collapsed overnight. Yet the legendary relief has left a lasting impression. His face can still be found throughout New Hampshire, on quarters, license plates, and countless other reminders. Nearby, a series of steel profilers acts as a memorial, recreating the illusion of his profile when viewed from a certain angle. It seems to strike a chord within us even now, reminding us we are of this earth, something that is so easy to forget in our modern world. The beautiful artwork on this can comes courtesy of @rmfullerton, a landscape painter from New Hampshire who captures the spirit of the White Mountains in her work. The original painting can be enjoyed in the second slide of this post.
