Dark Horse Bourbon Barrel Aged Plead The 5th - Dark Horse Brewing Company

david131

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

02-03-2013 05:51:01 | More by david131

Morey

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev -2%

05-25-2013 14:05:15 | More by Morey

RayUF07

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

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coffygrinder

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

05-25-2013 05:03:22 | More by coffygrinder

s_currie

Michigan

5/5  rDev +8.9%

05-24-2013 18:58:26 | More by s_currie

kspongeworthy

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

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1424IpA

California

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

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AaronBricking

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -23.7%

05-23-2013 05:00:50 | More by AaronBricking

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

05-23-2013 01:39:47 | More by mikeincharleston

dcloeren

Texas

5/5  rDev +8.9%

05-21-2013 20:47:14 | More by dcloeren

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev -2%

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powz87

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2%

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ShawnMH

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev -2%

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kustard

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

05-18-2013 21:12:51 | More by kustard

writerLJBerg

Oregon

4.26/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

2012 bottle from Jim M. Thanks! Poured into my LA Teku.

A: Pours in an inky, almost treacly manner to the glass. Fills up with a solid dark mocha head which fades quickly. Some carbonation bubbles are disturbing the surface of this black puddle. Legs are thick, thick, thick.

N: Hearty bourbon with a big chocolate and espresso background. Vanilla and caramel and oak. Coconut and more fudge. Brown sugar and some molasses. Big sweet sugars here. Some rye and oatmeal.

T: Very, very sweet. Bourbon appropriates the top level here and adds a sweet sting on top of a very pronounced sweet malt body. There’s a little bit of earth, pine and spice from what I assume are the hops and there’s some additional roast. This has some surprising balance, though it’s still a heavy confection. Does have a salty soy sauce aspect.

M: Super boozy, but it’s got a wonderfully filling mouthfeel. Other RIS’s should pay attention to this aspect, it’s the best I’ve had outside Apple Brandy Hunahpu’s.

O: I wish I had split this bottle because it’s absolutely going to sit in my stomach, but at the same time, I don’t think I’m going to get sick of it. This might get a few more points if it turned down the bourbon heat, but at the same time, it’s done an excellent job of making both the bourbon and the stout distinct, so what else can you want?

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 03:46:30 | More by writerLJBerg

Pelican5

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

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deekyn

California

3.75/5  rDev -18.3%

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chrisp450

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

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GBallHead

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

05-14-2013 19:46:46 | More by GBallHead

Gunson

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

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thedarkestlord

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

05-14-2013 18:08:47 | More by thedarkestlord

GimmeGumballHead

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2%

05-14-2013 16:09:28 | More by GimmeGumballHead

ajzy

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +8.9%

05-14-2013 15:58:29 | More by ajzy

davesway10

Iowa

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

05-14-2013 15:57:14 | More by davesway10

Grfilwett

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2%

05-14-2013 03:12:56 | More by Grfilwett