Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree IPA

Brewed by Dark Horse Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Marshall, Michigan USA

Had this for the first time at Firkin Fest 2009. It was the first beer I had...and the best. Being a fan of the regular Crooked Tree, I was intrigued by the authentic doubling of the recipe. The result is, hands down, not only the best Imperial IPA I’ve ever had, but can imagine having. The hops have tossed off any thoughts of bitterness and embrace the religions of citrus and non-perfumey flowers. A mannish backbone of malt makes this beer thick and the best sippers around. The fact that it is unfiltered is just icing on the cake. Dark Horse has become my favorite brewery in the States, thus far. I can find absolutely nothing wrong with this beer. There you have it. Cheers.

TRUMP! This double version pours a hazed honey color w/ a medium sized, semi creamy froth and reduces to a decent lace. I think it’s genetic. Looks like liquid caramel. The aroma is balanced w/ goopy malts and strict hopsy citrus rind. Nice! Full nectar w/ ample creamy residual effers. This is a malt bomb for sure but Robo Hop is right round the corner with his street sweeper and cleans the palce up nicely leaving asprin scar tissue to deal with. I am amazed a brew like this can be so well balanced. Fat caramel malts, and fat caramel malts meet up w/ a very strict curfew and like I said, Robo Hop is there to sweep up the mess. Chewy citrus caramel, leather, aged citrus rind, cotton candy essence, and a pinch of sodium. The finish is bittered perfectly and leaves a lingering asprin burn to remind me from whince I came. Drink with caution for the alcohol is hidden like a sniper in the mud. I could drink a few of these. I wouldn’t, but I could =) Highly recommended.

This is one of the best beers that I have ever had at 13.6% and 98 IBUs this beer is way to drinkable.

Had on DLD FFF parking lot.good taste and well hidden alcohol.I did not realize how strong it was till today.thankfully i had small sample and would love to try this again.I had it today(10/25/06) again thanks to SPINKLE and was very happy and grateful to him .Great beer hoppy and sweet just like a a double ipa should be.CHEERS

I was very surprised at how easy to drink this beer is. For a double, it is surprisingly tasty! Very citrusy taste and aroma, yet very smooth. Do not under-estimate it’s strength! Alcohol is definitely present, but c’mon, it’s beer, not sprite. Maybe rate cola is a better site for you if you dont like tasting alcohol.

Bottle compliments of Brian the Beer Pimp, at Steve-o’s house. Pours a cloudy, amber hue, aroma immediate, grapefuits, malts, hops and tropical fruits. Flavour is full bodied, thick, tremendous hop hammer, then perfectly balance as malts come to sooth. Undeniably one of the best damn beers I’ve had, smooth and mellow. The ABV well hidden, VERY DANGEROUS. What a treat, thanks Bry !

All I can say is WOW ..I had this on a sit down with Mike Earnheart from Dark Horse in a personal sitdown with THE GOOD BEER SHOW. This beer was amazing! Even though I had several beers that day this one kicked my ass. It fell somewhere between a Dogfish Head 90 and a Dreadnaught! Smooth creamy IPA without the overpowering typical cat piss aroma you get from other IPA’s. This beer was dry hopped to improve the aroma and it worked.All I can say is WOW..THANX MIKE!

12oz bottle. Wife bought this while on a trip to Wi. and mother in law delivers beer on visit to AZ. Citrus aromas light up the nose. Orange body white head and above normal lacing. Citrus flavors though out with oranges being most prevelant. Dry hop and alcohol somewhat noticable. Syrupy, sugar sweetness in body texture. Smooth enjoyable beer and sweet dry citrus on palate. May god bless the wives and motherinlaws that buy ratebeer guys beer and deliver it too.