Dark Horse Reserve Special Black Ale - Dark Horse Brewing Company

jampics2

Ohio

4.47/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the Beer Engine.

Dark black with a tan head.

Smells of chocolate and coffee roast. Mild hops.

Taste is, as my notes exclaim, "f'n kick-ass". Chocolate and coffee roast flavors abound. Hops also have their role. Great flavor, really over the top in a good way.

Mouthfeel is great as well. Crisp and creamy at the same time. Not too heavy. Very drinkable, one of my favorites from a great brewery.

Serving type: on-tap

01-01-2010 17:50:58 | More by jampics2

Rohkey

Michigan

3/5  rDev -24.4%

06-17-2013 20:52:16 | More by Rohkey

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

06-17-2013 12:57:25 | More by JohnnieNepal

Brew33

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

06-12-2013 23:44:14 | More by Brew33

captainbearcat

Illinois

4/5  rDev +0.8%

06-08-2013 03:22:22 | More by captainbearcat

JeltMaaj

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

06-07-2013 01:12:28 | More by JeltMaaj

williamjbauer

West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

06-06-2013 20:42:58 | More by williamjbauer

savagepm

Colorado

4/5  rDev +0.8%

06-06-2013 01:00:04 | More by savagepm

BeastLU

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

06-06-2013 00:14:46 | More by BeastLU

capuchinpilates

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +19.6%

06-05-2013 00:57:45 | More by capuchinpilates

Paul_Apsley

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

06-03-2013 10:17:13 | More by Paul_Apsley

Fargrow

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

06-03-2013 00:19:42 | More by Fargrow

Falcone

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-31-2013 22:31:25 | More by Falcone

bdtva

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-31-2013 16:46:30 | More by bdtva

Molson2000

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-28-2013 23:49:59 | More by Molson2000

bobbyr5

Michigan

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-28-2013 02:53:00 | More by bobbyr5

DanGeo

Michigan

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-27-2013 22:21:17 | More by DanGeo

fredmugs

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-27-2013 22:13:27 | More by fredmugs

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-26-2013 18:57:03 | More by Slatetank

beertardis

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-21-2013 00:17:06 | More by beertardis

shamrock071521

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-19-2013 19:14:54 | More by shamrock071521

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-18-2013 06:43:39 | More by DrunkinYogi

mdfb79

New York

3.89/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From 05/15/13 notes. Had this on tap at Pony Bar on the UES in NYC. This was a want of mine so glad to see it at their anniversary party. 14 oz. pour in a pint glass.

a - Pours a dark brown mahogany color with one inch of light tan head and moderate carbonation evident. Some light lacing on the glass.

s - Smells of roasted malts, burnt malts, toasted malts, caramel, chocolate, some light coffee, and some molasses. Nice nose, tons of roasty notes and malts.

t - Tastes of roasted malts, bitter coffee, bitter dark chocolate, toasted malts, burnt malts, caramel, and some vanilla. Nice taste, a decent amount of bitterness. I like the nose a bit better.

m - Medium body and moderate carbonation. Pretty easy to drink, light bitterness.

o - Overall a pretty nice beer; lots of roasted notes and malts throughout, with some bitter coffee and chocolate in the taste. Reminds me more of an american stout but whatever, it's a pretty good beer. Would have it again.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2013 17:11:58 | More by mdfb79

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-17-2013 00:55:10 | More by GinsuDave

buckyp

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-16-2013 22:44:42 | More by buckyp