Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA - Dark Horse Brewing Company

AmitC

Indiana

4.03/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Was in search of its bigger bro, had to settle for this. No bottling date on this one.

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into snifter. Orange amber in color. A lot of haze and suspension. Very clumsy. Excellent two finger thick off white colored head with super long retention. An awesome lacing on the sides. Beautiful if you ignore the haze. Opaque. A lot of bubbles rising up and a lot of carbonation.

Nose is a bit earthy. Grape fruits, Orange peel and a little bit of flowery notes. Lacks piney punch or oily resin like stuff. A good amount of caramel malt presence. Strength is just decent. Nothing that blows the mind out.

Flavor is almost entirely the nose. Some raw bitterness upfront supported by a big malt presence in the middle and slightly bitter finish towards the end. Extremely clear dry hopped IPA. Very earthy and grounded hops. Bitterness increases steadily.

Mouth feel is medium to slightly full. It is certainly heavier than most. Drinks easy, has good bitterness. Moderate to high carbonation. Little bit of hop derived astringency.

Style Rate: 4
Personal Rate: 4

Serving type: bottle

02-09-2013 21:14:34 | More by AmitC

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Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

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4/5  rDev +0.3%

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nickfl

Florida

3.8/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours with a small head of white foam on top of a hazy, copper colored body. The head settles rapidly but leaves nice lace on the glass.

S - Spicy pine hops with a touch of caramel.

T - Pine and orange up front with lots of caramel and toffee in the middle. Finishes with more caramel and musty pine hops.

M - Medium body, moderate carbonation, and a balanced finish.

D - Not bad, the hop character is a bit dull but not offensive. It seems like it might be better when really fresh.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 02:00:14 | More by nickfl

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Florida

3.75/5  rDev -6%

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4/5  rDev +0.3%

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3.75/5  rDev -6%

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Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

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