Tree Thieves

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Tree Thieves is an ancient ale based on archaeological findings from an ancient Celtic burial tomb in the forests of southern Germany. The evidence suggests malting occurred on the site over open oak-fueled fires and wort boiling was accomplished via immersion of superheated rocks in the sweet wort, leading to dark, caramelly and smoky brew. The tomb pre-dates the use of hops and the brewing vessel residues indicate this gruit-style ale was bittered with mugwort and carrot seeds, lending herbaceous notes of sage and chamomile. Also present would have been honey, a frequently-used fermentable sugar by the Celts. Finally, the beer would have naturally fermented by the natural forest flora.

ABV

6.5

Rating

4.09062

Rating count

16

Last updated

over 2 years ago

 
4.75

over 2 years ago

 
4.75

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Jared Prager

Ridiculous beer, honey, malt, off dry, and the nose of a cave aged Tomme cheese, odd but excellent execution

4.75

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Jim Cordrey

Never had anything like this…

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Nathan Todd

Might be my favorite one today 😋

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

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4.5

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4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
4.5

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4.25

over 2 years ago

 

John Grohoski III

This was a great beer. An ancient ale recipe.

4.25

over 2 years ago

 
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Jack Corg

Awrf

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Linda T

Smokey and malty. Great German style beer and fun to read how it was made. Hot Rocks!

4.25

about 2 years ago

 
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4.25

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j w

Limburger cheese nose and funky honey nut body. Cheese does ease off some if you let it breathe

4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Been Rite

To have no hops, this beer is nicely bitter. Very nice caramel, malt, and some je ne sais quoi. Quite enjoyable.

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Kathleen M

Smells like smoky bacon & it is almost a savory, totally not hoppy beer. So different to what I usually have & I like it! 🍻

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Ed Taster

(Also) Fantastic !

4.0

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Mike McKenna

Malty, herbal, spicy, caramel, mild smoke

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Bryce W

A nice combination of honey sweetness with earthiness. Solid Ancient Ale.

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Paul Sponaugle

#backlogging

4.0

over 1 year ago

 
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about 1 year ago

 

MF'er The Hopfather

Fun night with Dr. Pat and Sam talking Anvient Ales!

3.75

over 2 years ago

 

Sam Kurk

Nice! Malty, reminiscent of the crimson cru (a bit sweet and sour)

3.75

over 2 years ago

 

Eric Soll

Beautiful color amd a unique taste makes this a must try. Very smooth and tasty without a lot of hopiness.

3.75

over 2 years ago

 

Courtney S

I’d be good with a taster

3.75

over 2 years ago

 

Scott Housten

Kinda Saison tasting, but smells like Mercado la Merced in Mexico City.

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Jim Berry

Wasn't a fan at first, but it grew on me.

3.75

over 2 years ago

 
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The Devil Drinks Beer

Ancient Ale!!! Woohoo!

3.75

about 2 years ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 
3.5

over 2 years ago

 

Jeffrey Leitzel

2nd from r

3.5

over 2 years ago