Trillium Congress Street

__Aroma:__ “Gooseberry hops aroma, with light fruity lemon and medium grapefruit. A little spiciness with a touch of pine that complements the fruity esters and light malt aroma.” __Flavor:__ “Sweet and tart citrus at first, with notes of orange and pineapple, and moderate bitterness that lingers for a bit. Berry-flavored hops, with some spice and pine. A medium malt background and a light, fluffy body. Finishes with mango sweetness. So much is happening in this beer. It’s refreshing.” __Overall:__ “Not quite as chewy as other New England IPAs, but it’s a bit more spicy and bitter with the earthy pine notes. The tartness conflicts somewhat with the hops, but it’s not a very bitter IPA, so the conflict is minimized. This beer is not shy—it’s packed with juicy, delicious flavor.”

__Aroma:__ “There’s a lot going on in the nose—juicy pineapple, mango, orange, and citrus notes, with pine up front and light lemon in the background. The citrus combines with the spice and resinous pine tones, and the overall effect is inviting and intriguing.” __Flavor:__ “Pineapple and a little spicy pine hit up front, with a light vanilla note mixed with melon and earthy hops. It’s juicy and sweet, but not too sweet, with orange, grapefruit rind, and a little lemon. Good carbonation and a delicate body, with great hops complexity and fruit notes that carry through to the finish.” __Overall:__ “This is incredibly good—a great treat to the nose. Chewy body, moderate carbonation—a refreshing, juicy, fruity IPA with a slight bitterness in the back that makes for a delicate and distinctive blend of flavors.”

**Aroma:** “Notes of milk chocolate with some lactose sweetness hit up front and carry throughout the aroma. Some roast sits behind the sweetness. Also some bittersweet chocolate and caramel, with some roastiness and light coffee spiciness. Some hints of raisin and prunes peek through, along with some earthy hops and a touch of pine.” **Flavor:** “The taste begins with a cream-like sweetness that carries with it some malt. There is also some aggressive chocolate, coffee, and burnt roastiness, which transitions into some chocolate and coffee notes and is supported by the malt sweetness. Some plum, raisin, and dark fruit esters become more apparent as it warms, along with some oatmeal. Finishes dry, with mild coffee astringency and hops bitterness.” **Overall:** “This is a good stout with some moderately strong hops bitterness and a bit of sweet malt and caramel to balance. The aroma is a bit on the simple side, but this is rather drinkable. There was a nice balance among the sweetness, roast, and body. The flavor lacks the smooth, silky lacto that was in the aroma. Overall, the beer is like a winter evening by the fireplace.”