Tree HouseBeersSticks
Sticks is our Sticke Altbier, a traditional ale hailing from Düsseldorf, Germany. Pouring a deep amber hue with a creamy head, its complex grain bill lends notes of toasted bread crust, figs, roasted nuts, and knotweed honey. Spalt hops add an assertive bitterness and aromas of earthy noble spice that linger upon its malty finish.
Leads with toast; also bread, honey, nutty, raisin & fig and spicy.
On the Classic wheel, from Tree House’s own descriptions of this beer.
Campfire beers 🔥🍺🏕️ Sticks is our Sticke Altbier, a traditional ale hailing from Düsseldorf, Germany. Pouring a deep amber hue with a creamy head, it has a complex grain bill lending notes of toasted bread crust, figs, roasted nuts, and knotweed honey. Spalt hops add assertive bitterness and earthy, noble-spice aromas that linger through its malty finish. This rather rare style carries its history within its name. The “alt” in this style’s family tree - meaning “old” - refers to the fact that it is an ale, one of the few that endured over hundreds of years, as Germany’s became a powerhouse of lager production. “Sticke” is derived from the local dialect of Düsseldorf and means “secret.” These beers were often stronger versions brewed for seasonal celebrations or offered as off-menu pours for brewers and their favorite patrons. While summer certainly belongs to lagers, when the sun sets we crave something stronger to stoke the campfire, yet still effortlessly drinkable. Sticks was conditioned for an extended period, and its natural carbonation brings a wonderful softness to its rich malt character. Our friend @telepathdesign captured the mood on this can of how it feels to slip into the darkness, gathering fuel for a toasty campfire.
