Dark Horse Rod - Dark Horse Brewing Company

jampics2

Ohio

3.88/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On the menu at Melt, listed as "name: Dark Horse Rod, style: Amber Sex Panther Ale". OK, I guess I'll still order it :D

Looks nice in the pint glass it is brought in. Amber color with a nice white head and good lacing.

Smells of slightly toasted malt, nice expressive perfume hops with touches of fresh flowers and citrus, and the crazy herbs add a layer of spice.

Taste is mostly that of a red ale with lots of hops. Some tropical notes and slight toasted malt, but mostly sweet and mildly bitter. The herbs add a layer that's almost tea-like. They aren't too prominent, and this is really pleasant, not distracting.

Mouthfeel is nice - medium body and good carbonation. Overall, this was good, but not too terribly intense for all the differences this tries to feature. I'd try it again, but I found it hard to make distinctions between the herbs and the hops. More or less, this came across as a hoppy red ale without anything super special.

Serving type: on-tap

08-31-2010 19:11:17 | More by jampics2

Sparty55

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.8%

03-23-2013 02:10:52 | More by Sparty55

zach60614

Illinois

1/5  rDev -73.5%

01-13-2013 03:13:24 | More by zach60614

TastingRoomCharNtony

5/5  rDev +32.3%

12-01-2012 02:07:15 | More by TastingRoomCharNtony

Imperial_Sapient_Groat

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

10-30-2012 05:11:45 | More by Imperial_Sapient_Groat

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

09-18-2012 22:49:43 | More by t0rin0

Mark000

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

07-14-2012 21:10:42 | More by Mark000

Lantern

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

07-06-2012 17:48:55 | More by Lantern

DreaminBeer

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.8%

06-26-2012 17:13:59 | More by DreaminBeer

Mudawg

New Jersey

2.25/5  rDev -40.5%

06-25-2012 16:41:25 | More by Mudawg

DLS168

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

06-08-2012 13:59:26 | More by DLS168

MarkyMOD

Colorado

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-28-2012 02:46:50 | More by MarkyMOD

Zaphog

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -14%

05-27-2012 18:47:00 | More by Zaphog

klipper

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-13-2012 23:57:13 | More by klipper

Tyrawlings

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5.8%

02-11-2012 00:46:11 | More by Tyrawlings

PhineasGage

Iowa

4/5  rDev +5.8%

01-27-2012 19:15:16 | More by PhineasGage

waiting4lunch

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

01-02-2012 02:06:46 | More by waiting4lunch

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.73/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served in a shaker pint glass at WhirlyBall Vernon Hills.

No need for aphrodisiacs in the beer when you've got such an attractive and attentive (and knowledgeable) bartender. Quite. Anyway, this stuff pours a sunset ruby-amber topped by a half-finger of dirty ecru foam. The nose comprises caramel, very light roasted malts, very light cocoa powder, and orange zest. The taste brings in more of the same, though the roast and cocoa elements come off further blended into the surroundings, muting them slightly. Some flowers also find their way in their as well. Not bad, actually. The body is a light-leaning medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a fairly smooth feel. Overall, a nice brew, one you don't see every day, and one you're not gonna be too upset to see on any kind of regular basis.

Serving type: on-tap

12-12-2011 04:03:20 | More by TMoney2591

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -27.2%

12-08-2011 03:03:18 | More by xnicknj

gratefulbeerhead

Indiana

4/5  rDev +5.8%

11-28-2011 23:35:43 | More by gratefulbeerhead

barnzy78

Illinois

3/5  rDev -20.6%

11-25-2011 04:36:14 | More by barnzy78

Duff27

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

11-24-2011 00:23:44 | More by Duff27

PEIhop

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +5.8%

11-23-2011 17:28:18 | More by PEIhop

wingedeel

Indiana

4/5  rDev +5.8%

11-18-2011 11:42:36 | More by wingedeel

paxtonthegreat

Michigan

4.83/5  rDev +27.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This beer is a very interesting one. It uses aphrodisiac herbs to make people all hot and bothered. Very cool concept. Has a unique herbal taste that compliments a great red ale behind it. Bought a half barrel keg for a party one night and it was very well received by all. Dark horse never lacks creativity on projects like this and this one tastes like a total winner.

Serving type: on-tap

11-07-2011 18:48:16 | More by paxtonthegreat