Dark Horse Fore Smoked Stout - Dark Horse Brewing Company

Westsidethreat

California

3.2/5  rDev -18.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: One a scale of one to ten…ten being too carbonated and one having no carbonation…this would be a two. This is pretty much flat. No bubble movement and only a thin dark beige film sits on top of the uber dark brown body.

S: Delicate smoke, milk chocolate, lactose, charred wood and a hint of grape sourness.

T: Begins with a medium roastedness with a low level swash of dried cocoa. Little bit of oatmealish flavors and some other fairly smooth graininess competes against the roasted barley. Some cola notes flit in and our while only a minor amount of smoke can be round. The smoke is more like some charred wood that you would find out of a campfire than actual “smoked” grains. Finishes a little choppy and not totally smooth.

M: Medium body, thin and hard across the palate.

D: Not really balanced and jagged flavors that aren’t melding for me. Mouthfeel is hard and not full how I’d like it. Not a bad beer but not a favorite.

Serving type: bottle

12-13-2007 05:38:54 | More by Westsidethreat

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-17-2013 00:52:58 | More by GinsuDave

TheSSG

Illinois

3.83/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a minimal head. Nice, soft aroma of smoke. Black. Starts acidic with roasted malt, moves into a smokey malt as the carbonation clears the palate. As the toasted malt overshadows the smoke, it lingers into the finish.

I like this quite a bit. A nice stout with a medium amount of smoke.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 03:17:54 | More by TheSSG

goblue3509

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

05-13-2013 14:31:13 | More by goblue3509

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-10-2013 16:59:53 | More by twenty5

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-09-2013 11:28:30 | More by Kelp

apasternak

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-08-2013 22:11:00 | More by apasternak

dalepryor

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-07-2013 21:10:41 | More by dalepryor

MADPolo

Florida

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-07-2013 17:07:45 | More by MADPolo

mendvicdog

Maryland

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-05-2013 01:09:45 | More by mendvicdog

Stumpy29er

New York

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-04-2013 12:39:56 | More by Stumpy29er

Hallertau

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-03-2013 00:07:35 | More by Hallertau

droomyster

Virginia

3.98/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours an impenetrable black body with a small brown head with decent retention. Aromas are predominantly of a charry smoke and dark chocolate garnache, reminiscent of a burnt smore. The aromas come through in a big and literal way on the front and mid-palates, with a sweet and smoky finish that lingers long pleasantly. Full bodied with warm alcoholic tingle. Assertive without being so heavy handed on the smokiness that you want to quit halfway through.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 07:28:31 | More by droomyster

Jspriest

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-01-2013 21:55:10 | More by Jspriest

gtermi

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

04-30-2013 06:07:13 | More by gtermi

Cvescalante

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

04-30-2013 06:05:52 | More by Cvescalante

OB1

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-30-2013 03:28:02 | More by OB1

sharlie

Michigan

3.29/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I personally do not know why I tried this beer. If you are looking for a very smoky, coffee type of beer with chocolate undertones, this is the beer for you. The aroma starts of hitting you with the smokey nose along with the coffee appearance. IT is a thicker beer that is filled with flavors, just not the flavors I am looking for in a beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 12:30:03 | More by sharlie

cliff1066

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-29-2013 03:47:15 | More by cliff1066

JimmyFlatRock

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-27-2013 23:17:22 | More by JimmyFlatRock

bcm75

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-27-2013 22:11:18 | More by bcm75

rolandboy

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

04-27-2013 17:40:00 | More by rolandboy

stortore

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

04-27-2013 05:25:26 | More by stortore

aztraz

Sweden

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

04-26-2013 22:40:54 | More by aztraz

Catherine8189

Michigan

3.93/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Dark rich color that hits you right away with the smoke. The coffee and dark chocolate undertones then come through very vibrantly. The aroma is full and rich. The creaminess of this beer is evident from the site of the pour. The appearance is very dark drown, almost black. Very rich and flavorful stout, excellent choice for this style of beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 23:34:37 | More by Catherine8189