Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree IPA - Dark Horse Brewing Company

tdm168

North Carolina

4.21/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A - dark amber with some orange hues in the light; very nice, soft, foamy, dense off white head head that has good retention

S - booze, big sugary malts, some caramel, grapefruit, pineapple

T - bread, caramel, sugar, booze, some citrusy hops

M - warm, full bodied, a bit of booze in the finish

This is a really nice DIPA, but in my opinion it's probably closer to a barleywine. That being said, the malt character here is very delicious. It's bold and flavorful with a nice complexity. The hops are present and assertive, but tend to lend more balance than outright bitterness. The alcohol is heavy in the finish which may cover some of the hop character. I would definitely like to see how this beer ages. Ultimately, this is a really nice beer whether we call it a DIPA or a barleywine. A fan of either style should enjoy this beer. I'll definitely be buying more.

Serving type: bottle

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