Dark Horse Fore Smoked Stout - Dark Horse Brewing Company

busterthecat

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Picked up a single for $3. Served at 50 degrees. Poured into Duvel tulip. No date on bottle apparent.

A- Poured a very dark hue, almost black. Pours dense from bottle. A vigorous pour results in a 1/4" of rich mocha head comprised of fine and large bubbles. Sits black in glass. Head doesn't linger too long and is reduced to a dense ring and slight capping.

S- Rich chocolate and some roasted notes first, followed by smoke secondary. The smoke is in nice balance and adds depth. Has a early morning camp fire quality. Could be more robust.

T- Lots of bold yet soft smoke and roasted malt upfront. The chocolate takes a backseat and shows up in the end the most. Smoke lingers very well as well as some burnt notes.

M- Medium to Light bodied for a stout of this size. Body is a bit thin, but this makes the smoke easier on the palate. Beer feels kinda flat on tongue. Dries at the very end.

O- very well done smoked beer. One of the better one's i've had. Light enough that it doesn't overpower the palate, which makes it quite easy to drink. This is one to def try.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2011 22:16:55 | More by busterthecat

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