Tree House Old Man Of The Mountain Lager

Tree House Old Man of the Mountain Lager

There is a piece of New Hampshire history on this can, and Tree House Brewing is turning it into beer. The new Tree House Old Man of the Mountain Lager is an American dark lager from the Charlton, Massachusetts brewery, and it pays tribute to the famous rock formation that once watched over Franconia Notch before its collapse. This is not just another new Tree House can with a clever name. The brewery has tied the beer to a place that meant something to generations of people who traveled through the White Mountains, and the label makes that connection pretty clear.

The Old Man of the Mountain was one of New Hampshire’s most recognizable natural landmarks, a rock profile that looked like a face when viewed from the right angle. It became a symbol of the state, appeared on the New Hampshire state quarter and license plates, and was part of the identity of Franconia

Notch for a very long time. Then it was gone. The formation collapsed in 2003, leaving behind a memory, photographs and a viewing site where people can still learn about what once stood above the notch. Tree House is taking that memory and putting it on a 16-ounce can, with artwork that shows the rocky profile rising above a green mountain slope under a dramatic blue sky.

A fitting tribute. The beer itself is an American dark lager, coming in at a very manageable 5.2% ABV. Tree House describes Old Man of the Mountain as pouring a deep ruby color with a peak of sticky foam, while Tettananger hops lend aromas of floral spice above roasted malt, coffee and a hint of chocolate.

That sounds like a pretty inviting combination, especially for a dark lager that is meant to have enough malt character to stand out without becoming heavy or losing its clean finish. There is a balance being promised here, with roasted flavors and hop character working together rather than one taking over the whole glass. And at 5.2% ABV, this should remain an approachable beer rather than something that drinks like a winter warmer or an oversized stout.

The label is doing a lot of the storytelling. Tree House writes about the natural world, the people who once stood and looked toward the stone face, and the way a place can remain part of our memories long after the physical feature has disappeared. It is a thoughtful description, and the artwork reinforces it without turning the can into a history lesson.

The mountain, the sky and the missing rock profile all have a place in the design, while the beer description gives drinkers a good idea of what to expect when they open it. I also like that Tree House chose a lager for this release. Dark lagers have room for roasted malt, coffee and chocolate notes, but they can still finish crisp and clean, which seems to fit the story and the beer’s stated character.

Tree House Brewing has built a reputation for producing a wide range of beers, and this release is a reminder that the brewery’s work is not limited to the hazy IPAs and big stouts that helped make its name. A well-made American dark lager can be just as interesting, particularly when the brewery gives it a clear identity and a reason to exist beyond another seasonal label. Old Man of the Mountain has both. The beer is listed as a 16-ounce can, with the label identifying it as a 5.2% ABV American Dark Lager. Tree House has not provided a release date or pricing in the information available here, so those details remain to be announced.

A familiar mountain, a lost landmark, and a dark lager with a clean finish. Tree House Old Man of the Mountain is a new release worth watching, and I will update the details when the brewery shares more information about availability.

Label Text Tree House Old Man Of The Mountain

Tree House Brewing Company – Old Man of the Mountain

KEEP COLD. ENJOY FRESH.

Tree House Old Man of the Mountain

Old Man on the Mountain is an American Dark Lager that pours a deep ruby color with a peak of sticky foam. Tettananger 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.

As long as there have been people to behold it, a stone face stood watch over Franconia Notch. The natural world can feel so far removed; something you see through a series of screens, visit to recapture a sense of place, or don’t out of a sense of preservation. To see ourselves so clearly sculpted from the elements seems as apt a reminder as any that we are still of this earth, now and forever.

American Dark Lager

1 Pint | Alc. 5.2% By Vol.

Brewed by Tree House Brewing Company
Charlton, MA, South Deerfield, MA, Sandwich, MA, Tewksbury, MA, Boston, MA, Woodstock, CT, Saratoga Springs, NY

WWW.TREEHOUSEBREW.COM

GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.

Related Tree House Brewing news from mybeerbuzz.com:
MyBeerBuzz has covered several recent Tree House Brewing releases, including the brewery’s German-style Meander Pilsner, a crisp 4.8% ABV lager brewed with German malts, noble hops and Charlton water: https://mybeerbuzz.com/tree-house-brewing-adding-meander-pilsner/.

You can also read about Tree House’s earlier Meander Pils release in 16-ounce cans here: https://mybeerbuzz.com/tree-house-adding-meander-pils/. For another look at the brewery’s range beyond its well-known IPAs, check out The Three Sisters, a 5.5% ABV sour saison: https://mybeerbuzz.com/tree-house-brewing-adding-the-three-sisters/.

Tree House’s British-style Plover Golden Pub Ale is another recent release worth revisiting: https://mybeerbuzz.com/tree-house-brewing-adding-plover-golden-pub-ale/.

About Tree House Brewing Company

Tree House Brewing Company is an independent, founder-owned brewery based in Charlton, Massachusetts, known for producing an expansive range of craft beer and creating distinctive brewery experiences.

Founded in 2011, Tree House began in a small red barn in Brimfield, Massachusetts, where its founders set out to make beer they would be excited to share with friends and fellow beer drinkers. What started as a small brewing operation has grown into a multi-location beverage company, but the brewery continues to emphasize independent ownership, in-house production and a hands-on approach to making its products.

Tree House Brewing has become especially well known for its American-style IPAs, including popular beers such as Julius, Green, Haze, King Julius and Very Green. Its hazy and hop-forward beers helped establish the brewery as one of the most recognizable names in American craft brewing, attracting visitors from throughout New England and far beyond. Tree House has also built a following for its stouts, lagers, seasonal beers, sour ales and other releases that show a willingness to move between styles rather than remain tied to one category.

The brewery’s history includes several stages of growth. After beginning in Brimfield, Tree House moved its brewing operation to Monson, Massachusetts, in 2013 as demand increased. The company later established its primary brewery in Charlton, where it developed a larger production facility and visitor destination. The Charlton location remains the company’s main brewery, coffee roastery and distillery, and it is an important part of Tree House’s identity.

Tree House has continued expanding its physical presence through additional locations and specialized facilities. Its operations include a brewery in Monson, a Farm Fermentory in Woodstock, Connecticut, a brewery in Deerfield, Massachusetts, a Cape Cod brewery and taproom, and a golf course and taproom in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. These locations give Tree House opportunities to serve different communities while offering visitors more ways to experience the company’s beer and other products.

One of the defining features of Tree House Brewing is its interest in controlling the production process from beginning to end. The company describes its approach as making products from start to finish, with attention to ingredients, brewing, roasting and the final experience. That philosophy extends beyond beer into its coffee and spirits operations. Tree House operates its own coffee roastery and distillery, adding more variety to a business that originally began with a small brewing setup.

Tree House’s beer lineup regularly changes, with new releases reflecting seasonal ingredients, different brewing traditions and the brewery’s own creative direction. Its American IPAs remain a major part of the business, but beers such as German-style pilsners, American dark lagers, British-style golden ales, saisons and barrel-aged offerings demonstrate the range of styles the brewery explores. Releases such as Old Man of the Mountain show another side of that approach, pairing a traditional beer style with a specific story and artwork.

The brewery also puts considerable emphasis on the experience of visiting its locations. Tree House has worked to create welcoming spaces where guests can enjoy beer, food, coffee and other offerings. Some locations include outdoor areas, taprooms, food options and additional activities. The company describes its goal as creating an environment that is cheerful, communal and memorable, with the beverage itself remaining at the center of the experience.

Tree House Brewing Company remains an independent brewer-owned operation, guided by the people who established it and the original interest in making distinctive beverages. From its beginnings in a small Massachusetts barn to its current collection of breweries and hospitality locations, Tree House has grown into a major New England craft beer name while continuing to produce a broad range of beers.

For more information about Tree House Brewing Company, its locations, beer releases and current offerings, visit TreeHouseBrew.com.

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