MadTree Brewing Phantom Forest

“Dank and earthy aromatics with hints of diesel, pine, onion. Sip leans sweet early but fades into a dank and piney bitterness that lingers into the finish. Some mango-forward hops. Such a soft mouth and overall cohesiveness with such a big beer!”

“Bright candied orange nose with an almost Fruity Pebbles note. Flavor echoes the candied tangerine notes, with light bread supporting. More perfumy than grassy, but both are there. A dry finish plays well with bright and earthy flavors.”

**Aroma:** “Very mild aroma and nice floral hops, pepper, slight vanilla, and some orange and citrus, pineapple, ripe apples, and banana. The longer it sits, the more the malt is noticeable, but it’s not much of an attention grabber.” **Flavor:** “Nice blend of bready sweetness with enough vanilla and coconut to let you know there was a barrel. A good peppery phenol. Orange, slight lemon, candied pineapple, caramel apple, and dried banana flavors. Floral hops help to cut the sweetness. Medium carbonation helps to dry the beer out in the finish. Simple malt character is balanced with equally simple bitterness.” **Overall:** “A good balance among the floral, spiciness, and fruit sweetness, mixed with the vanilla from the barrel. A solid beer and well made, but doesn’t risk much and, as a result, offers less reward.”