Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA | Dark Horse Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Dark Horse Brewing Company
Michigan, United States
darkhorsebrewery.com
Style: American IPA
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.50%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
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Reviews: 913 | Ratings: 3,158
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA | Dark Horse Brewing Company. Poured from the bottle into a pint glass, this brew's head is three fingers thick, with web-like lacing, and a clear deep golden amber body.
Smells like a nice smattering of citrus hops.
I taste the citrus with some floral zest around mid-palate.
The mouthfeel is medium-light with mild carbonation.
Overall, I'll choose to give Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA | Dark Horse Brewing Company a 4.5. One of the selections that comes in their variety sampler 12 pack.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA | Dark Horse Brewing Company. Poured from the bottle into a pint glass, this brew's head is three fingers thick, with web-like lacing, and a clear deep golden amber body.
Smells like a nice smattering of citrus hops.
I taste the citrus with some floral zest around mid-palate.
The mouthfeel is medium-light with mild carbonation.
Overall, I'll choose to give Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA | Dark Horse Brewing Company a 4.5. One of the selections that comes in their variety sampler 12 pack.
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3.46/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Very malt-heavy IPA. Look is gorgeous, Clear orange-copper coloring with a sticky white head that laces beautifully down the glass. Smell is subdued (relative to your typical American IPA) but complex, with a fruit-and-malt dankness being the dominant aroma, little bit of bubble gum, banana, and rye (?) in the deep background. Flavor is very balanced, almost too much so, with bitter, resinous pine countered with a lot of earthy malt and breadiness. But the beer has almost zero sweetness, which actually might be a nice addition given how neutralized the citrus hops are. Instead the taste result is very rye beer-esque, quite bitter, a little sour, and very heavy. Not really what I'm looking for in an IPA. Feel is medium and smooth, almost silky, which is lovely. Look, smell, and feel are really wonderful and/or interesting, but the taste just isn't all that appealing to my palette.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Very malt-heavy IPA. Look is gorgeous, Clear orange-copper coloring with a sticky white head that laces beautifully down the glass. Smell is subdued (relative to your typical American IPA) but complex, with a fruit-and-malt dankness being the dominant aroma, little bit of bubble gum, banana, and rye (?) in the deep background. Flavor is very balanced, almost too much so, with bitter, resinous pine countered with a lot of earthy malt and breadiness. But the beer has almost zero sweetness, which actually might be a nice addition given how neutralized the citrus hops are. Instead the taste result is very rye beer-esque, quite bitter, a little sour, and very heavy. Not really what I'm looking for in an IPA. Feel is medium and smooth, almost silky, which is lovely. Look, smell, and feel are really wonderful and/or interesting, but the taste just isn't all that appealing to my palette.
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4.59/5 rDev +16.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
The smell is the first thing that hits you with Crooked Tree. You can pick up pine to citrus to the malt in the beer. The first drink, which can be bitter, is not indicative of the beer overall. Definitely gets better with every drink which I think is due to the malt. It's a unique taste which sets it apart from other IPAs.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
The smell is the first thing that hits you with Crooked Tree. You can pick up pine to citrus to the malt in the beer. The first drink, which can be bitter, is not indicative of the beer overall. Definitely gets better with every drink which I think is due to the malt. It's a unique taste which sets it apart from other IPAs.
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3.82/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L: Poured from a bottle to a pint glass. Had a copper color and a cloudy consistency. There was an inch and a half of foamy, very long-lasting head. Great lacing.
S: A decent aroma of hops, a lot of malt, and some citrus.
T: Tasted of a fair amount of hops, more sweet malt than most IPAs, some citrus (grapefruit, especially), and a hint of caramel. There's a grassy quality to the hops that kind of throws the flavor off balance (that and a slight metallic quality), but it's pretty good nonetheless.
F: A well-carbonated beer with a very smooth finish. Medium-bodied.
O: This is a somewhat old-fashioned IPA, but it has its god qualities. Drinkable.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L: Poured from a bottle to a pint glass. Had a copper color and a cloudy consistency. There was an inch and a half of foamy, very long-lasting head. Great lacing.
S: A decent aroma of hops, a lot of malt, and some citrus.
T: Tasted of a fair amount of hops, more sweet malt than most IPAs, some citrus (grapefruit, especially), and a hint of caramel. There's a grassy quality to the hops that kind of throws the flavor off balance (that and a slight metallic quality), but it's pretty good nonetheless.
F: A well-carbonated beer with a very smooth finish. Medium-bodied.
O: This is a somewhat old-fashioned IPA, but it has its god qualities. Drinkable.
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3.51/5 rDev -11.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Energetic yellow pour, some haze, unfiltered, drops 1/3" white head. Aroma was big time bitterness. Grapefruit. Less tree, crooked or otherwise.
Taste was old school 90s recipe bitterness and grapefruit. Stayed away from heavier malts, but has a tendency to come across coppery bitter.
I guess I've been spoiled over the years by Dark Horse's better hoppy beers. This one was good.
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look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Energetic yellow pour, some haze, unfiltered, drops 1/3" white head. Aroma was big time bitterness. Grapefruit. Less tree, crooked or otherwise.
Taste was old school 90s recipe bitterness and grapefruit. Stayed away from heavier malts, but has a tendency to come across coppery bitter.
I guess I've been spoiled over the years by Dark Horse's better hoppy beers. This one was good.
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3.88/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
L - pours a turbid tan brown with a shitload of yeast.
S - caramel malts, some sweet hops. Tropical.
T - nice hoppy bite! Hits with the hops up front and doesn't let up. Malty with grapefruit acidity and dryness.
F - leaves a minor tingle on the tongue. Jumpy and zesty. Refreshing!
O - Dark Horse is a legendary brewery and while this isn't anything to blow your load over, it is a solid IPA.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
L - pours a turbid tan brown with a shitload of yeast.
S - caramel malts, some sweet hops. Tropical.
T - nice hoppy bite! Hits with the hops up front and doesn't let up. Malty with grapefruit acidity and dryness.
F - leaves a minor tingle on the tongue. Jumpy and zesty. Refreshing!
O - Dark Horse is a legendary brewery and while this isn't anything to blow your load over, it is a solid IPA.
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4.21/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: Amber orange one one in a half finger white head
Smell: lots of orange really fruity sweet and malty
Taste: upfront I get that orange I got in the nose middle of the mouth citrus fruitiness some malt sweetness a touch of booziness.finishes with a sharp grapefruit flavor.
Feel: medium body with a dry finish the grapefruit flavor from the hops lingers in the aftertaste.
Overall: this is a very tasty beer. Nice balance of sweet and hoppy. Just enough body to hold up to the flavor.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: Amber orange one one in a half finger white head
Smell: lots of orange really fruity sweet and malty
Taste: upfront I get that orange I got in the nose middle of the mouth citrus fruitiness some malt sweetness a touch of booziness.finishes with a sharp grapefruit flavor.
Feel: medium body with a dry finish the grapefruit flavor from the hops lingers in the aftertaste.
Overall: this is a very tasty beer. Nice balance of sweet and hoppy. Just enough body to hold up to the flavor.
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4.83/5 rDev +22.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Wasn't sure anything could top my love for the Mad Hatter IPA, but this was fantastic. Thicker mouthfeel, unfiltered lends a different look- gorgeous, rich ambery color, grapefruit and honey-like notes. Hopped yet balanced.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Wasn't sure anything could top my love for the Mad Hatter IPA, but this was fantastic. Thicker mouthfeel, unfiltered lends a different look- gorgeous, rich ambery color, grapefruit and honey-like notes. Hopped yet balanced.
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3.88/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Admittedly - drinking a beer of this supposedly quality depends on the site - and I would rate the quality of the hardware here with a C - fair. The aroma, and the head were a tad below expectations and likely related. The clarity and color were spot on for what I would have expected and I thought the beer was well balanced with a nice hop profile.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Admittedly - drinking a beer of this supposedly quality depends on the site - and I would rate the quality of the hardware here with a C - fair. The aroma, and the head were a tad below expectations and likely related. The clarity and color were spot on for what I would have expected and I thought the beer was well balanced with a nice hop profile.
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3.85/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
BOD 01/11/16. Pours a medium amber that is quite hazy and has a tremendous amount of suspended matter in addition to precipitates. This beer is unfiltered, so this is not a flaw. Outstanding head volume, world class lacing and quite outstanding retention.
Outstanding, but a rather light, nose of floral and mild citrus over biscuit and caramel.
Light body with a smoothness that is slightly more than that of water. World class carbonation with a nice effervescent middle and a finely bubbled prickly finish. The light body and strong carbonation really make the flavors pop.
The flavor profile is very good. It begins with a blended hop flavor (floral, light citrus) that never separates. The middle brings a moderate rind and earthy bitterness over a not quite balancing sweetness that barely allows caramel detection. The finish is somewhat dry and an orange rind bitterness lingers.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
BOD 01/11/16. Pours a medium amber that is quite hazy and has a tremendous amount of suspended matter in addition to precipitates. This beer is unfiltered, so this is not a flaw. Outstanding head volume, world class lacing and quite outstanding retention.
Outstanding, but a rather light, nose of floral and mild citrus over biscuit and caramel.
Light body with a smoothness that is slightly more than that of water. World class carbonation with a nice effervescent middle and a finely bubbled prickly finish. The light body and strong carbonation really make the flavors pop.
The flavor profile is very good. It begins with a blended hop flavor (floral, light citrus) that never separates. The middle brings a moderate rind and earthy bitterness over a not quite balancing sweetness that barely allows caramel detection. The finish is somewhat dry and an orange rind bitterness lingers.
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4.41/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
FWIW, this is my first review. I like an IPA with some body and a nice finish and this is one of my favorites. Decent hop beginning but not overpowering, and more body than most so it turns malty and a little sweet in the middle before the hops kick in again at end. This leaves a nice sweet hoppy finish. It's only the second time I've had this beer. The first time was on tap and this one came from a bottle. It's as good as I remember it.
This is an extremely drinkable, almost session, IPA for someone being introduced to the style and not ready to be punched in the mouth with hops. (Deschutes "Freshed Squeezed" is another good one like that). For the seasoned IPA drinker it's a smooth one you can knock back a few of, while still drinking something interesting.
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look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
FWIW, this is my first review. I like an IPA with some body and a nice finish and this is one of my favorites. Decent hop beginning but not overpowering, and more body than most so it turns malty and a little sweet in the middle before the hops kick in again at end. This leaves a nice sweet hoppy finish. It's only the second time I've had this beer. The first time was on tap and this one came from a bottle. It's as good as I remember it.
This is an extremely drinkable, almost session, IPA for someone being introduced to the style and not ready to be punched in the mouth with hops. (Deschutes "Freshed Squeezed" is another good one like that). For the seasoned IPA drinker it's a smooth one you can knock back a few of, while still drinking something interesting.
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3.99/5 rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: deep Amber/orange with a thin beige head
S: citrus for sure
T: citrus and tropical fruits
F: well balanced good mouthfeel
O: this is a damn fine brew
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: deep Amber/orange with a thin beige head
S: citrus for sure
T: citrus and tropical fruits
F: well balanced good mouthfeel
O: this is a damn fine brew
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4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Pours a hazy orange color.
Overall: Crooked Tree is heavily dry hopped which gives it a big aroma of pine and citrus. Taste is well balanced bittersweet, lot of tropical fruit juices, mango, tangerine, passion fruit. Very good IPA that has won several medals.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Pours a hazy orange color.
Overall: Crooked Tree is heavily dry hopped which gives it a big aroma of pine and citrus. Taste is well balanced bittersweet, lot of tropical fruit juices, mango, tangerine, passion fruit. Very good IPA that has won several medals.
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4.83/5 rDev +22.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Poured from a 12 OZ bottle into a pint glass. The appearance is a murky golden orange color with a medium sized white head. The aroma is big on hops and citrus. The flavor is hop goodness with a nice malt blend. An outstanding IPA.
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look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Poured from a 12 OZ bottle into a pint glass. The appearance is a murky golden orange color with a medium sized white head. The aroma is big on hops and citrus. The flavor is hop goodness with a nice malt blend. An outstanding IPA.
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4.33/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Wow, this was an unsuspectingly great IPA. Here goes:
A: Nice but cloudy amber-orange. Pours a huge head and leaves great lacing. Good.
S: Also good. Lots of herbs, grass, and some tropical fruit interspersed with caramel malt. Fruits include grapefruit, lemon, oranges, apricot, and mango. Overall, this is a very grassy and tropically IPA mixed it with some malt characteristics.
T: Follows the nose, which is good. Grassy hops and fruit flavors on top of a great caramel malt backbone. Overall, I really liked this beer. I would have it again in a heartbeat.
F: Very thick and well-carbonated. Great.
O: This is an excellent beer. Lots of tropical fruit on a caramel malt backbone, Outstanding.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Wow, this was an unsuspectingly great IPA. Here goes:
A: Nice but cloudy amber-orange. Pours a huge head and leaves great lacing. Good.
S: Also good. Lots of herbs, grass, and some tropical fruit interspersed with caramel malt. Fruits include grapefruit, lemon, oranges, apricot, and mango. Overall, this is a very grassy and tropically IPA mixed it with some malt characteristics.
T: Follows the nose, which is good. Grassy hops and fruit flavors on top of a great caramel malt backbone. Overall, I really liked this beer. I would have it again in a heartbeat.
F: Very thick and well-carbonated. Great.
O: This is an excellent beer. Lots of tropical fruit on a caramel malt backbone, Outstanding.
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4.94/5 rDev +25.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
an absolute outstanding IPA. I was a bit hesitant after trying the double crooked tree IPA, but was pleasantly surprised by the overall drinkability of the beer. Very balanced taste with the right amount of hops. I will definitely purchase again.
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look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
an absolute outstanding IPA. I was a bit hesitant after trying the double crooked tree IPA, but was pleasantly surprised by the overall drinkability of the beer. Very balanced taste with the right amount of hops. I will definitely purchase again.
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3.53/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a very, very cloudy orange, visible sediment. Nose is herbal, earthy with light citrus. Taste is mostly malt, with a strong herbal taste. The feel is fine for an IPA, but I suspect this was a self turd. I'll need to revisit with a fresher bottle.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a very, very cloudy orange, visible sediment. Nose is herbal, earthy with light citrus. Taste is mostly malt, with a strong herbal taste. The feel is fine for an IPA, but I suspect this was a self turd. I'll need to revisit with a fresher bottle.
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3.85/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a stem glass. Bottle date unknown.
Cloudy dark-ish amber, almost copper, with a finger of off white head that dissipates into a thin beige ring that leaves lacing.
Smells of black tea and pear, mild grapefruit and tangerine, perhaps faint tropical notes, and malt. It's probably an old bottle. It's a pleasant smell, but very muted.
Mostly malty, but still tasty. Sweet but not overly sweet notes of caramel, toffee, and toast, and some mild hop notes of grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, and mango. There's still a nice bite of piney citrus bitterness on the finish to balance out the sweetness.
Nice mouthfeel, though. Thick and smooth, the fuller side of medium, with ample carbonation.
In its prime, this is probably a very good beer. However, I don't know the bottling date, and this tastes like it's probably past its prime. However, this tastes better old better than some I've had. I'll say that its decent, but I'll reserve judgment until I can find it when I know its fresh.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a stem glass. Bottle date unknown.
Cloudy dark-ish amber, almost copper, with a finger of off white head that dissipates into a thin beige ring that leaves lacing.
Smells of black tea and pear, mild grapefruit and tangerine, perhaps faint tropical notes, and malt. It's probably an old bottle. It's a pleasant smell, but very muted.
Mostly malty, but still tasty. Sweet but not overly sweet notes of caramel, toffee, and toast, and some mild hop notes of grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, and mango. There's still a nice bite of piney citrus bitterness on the finish to balance out the sweetness.
Nice mouthfeel, though. Thick and smooth, the fuller side of medium, with ample carbonation.
In its prime, this is probably a very good beer. However, I don't know the bottling date, and this tastes like it's probably past its prime. However, this tastes better old better than some I've had. I'll say that its decent, but I'll reserve judgment until I can find it when I know its fresh.
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4.05/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Picked up a sixer from Opperman's Cork 'n' Ale in Saginaw last weekend for$10.99. No bottling date visible. Enjoying it while sitting on my porch looking at the Tullymore golf course.
Beer poured an unfiltered orange with a beautiful white head that has some serious hang time.
Nose is a nice mild citrus.
Taste is grapefruit and orange that slightly overpowers the pale and caramel malts. I like that there is not an overpowering amount of residual hops left on the palate
Mouthfeel is medium bodied and pretty refreshing.
Overall this is a smackable beer that an IPA lover will enjoy!
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Picked up a sixer from Opperman's Cork 'n' Ale in Saginaw last weekend for$10.99. No bottling date visible. Enjoying it while sitting on my porch looking at the Tullymore golf course.
Beer poured an unfiltered orange with a beautiful white head that has some serious hang time.
Nose is a nice mild citrus.
Taste is grapefruit and orange that slightly overpowers the pale and caramel malts. I like that there is not an overpowering amount of residual hops left on the palate
Mouthfeel is medium bodied and pretty refreshing.
Overall this is a smackable beer that an IPA lover will enjoy!
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3.94/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Bottled from TJs Grosse Pointe, MI. Bottled July 31st 3015. Pours cloudy amber. Was hoping for a solid punch of hops but didn't get it. The hops are more subdued and mingle harmoniously with the light caramel malts. Not super memorable, but a very commendable IPA out of Marshall, MI.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Bottled from TJs Grosse Pointe, MI. Bottled July 31st 3015. Pours cloudy amber. Was hoping for a solid punch of hops but didn't get it. The hops are more subdued and mingle harmoniously with the light caramel malts. Not super memorable, but a very commendable IPA out of Marshall, MI.
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4.03/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a golden with a nice cloudiness. Excellent aroma with plenty of hops. Had a pretty hoppy taste with a bit of citrus and malt. Amazingly smooth and easy to drink. Overall a pretty good beer.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a golden with a nice cloudiness. Excellent aroma with plenty of hops. Had a pretty hoppy taste with a bit of citrus and malt. Amazingly smooth and easy to drink. Overall a pretty good beer.
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4.17/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Strong floral hops. Amber in color and a breezy, carmel taste. Very nice aroma of fruits Much fuller than expected and goes down so easy.
It is simple and not overpowering but just about perfect. This is a world class beer and I keep it in stock both here at at our home in Northern Michigan. Dark horse is a brewery I would like to visit for sure. They have some great IPA style brews.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Strong floral hops. Amber in color and a breezy, carmel taste. Very nice aroma of fruits Much fuller than expected and goes down so easy.
It is simple and not overpowering but just about perfect. This is a world class beer and I keep it in stock both here at at our home in Northern Michigan. Dark horse is a brewery I would like to visit for sure. They have some great IPA style brews.
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3.49/5 rDev -11.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Murky Amber body with some sediment left in it. Sticky, soapy off-white head sits on top. Aroma is an even balance of pine and citrus with a strong biscuity malt aroma. Flavor is pretty similar, pine comes through first, balanced out by the biscuity malts, then some lemony citrus towards the end. Feel is somewhat prickly with a lingering bitterness. This one appears to lean more towards a balanced IPA, with lots of malt character. It is okay, but nothing I would look for.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Murky Amber body with some sediment left in it. Sticky, soapy off-white head sits on top. Aroma is an even balance of pine and citrus with a strong biscuity malt aroma. Flavor is pretty similar, pine comes through first, balanced out by the biscuity malts, then some lemony citrus towards the end. Feel is somewhat prickly with a lingering bitterness. This one appears to lean more towards a balanced IPA, with lots of malt character. It is okay, but nothing I would look for.
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3.66/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
2015-08-22
12oz bottle brought here in a suitcase by my in-laws from Chicago. Date is 4/21/15. Poured the whole thing into my tulip glass, and the tail end of it was murky.
Looks, consequently, murky, amber-gray, with a medium head and plenty of carbonation. Smell is very muted. Like, I can barely smell it. Tiny amount of floral.
Taste is (thankfully) more pronounced. A little lemon tartness, a little lemon rind bitterness, a bit of pine bitterness, a bit of vague malty sweetness.
Mouthfeel is a little chewy, fluffy, nice. Overall, not a knock-your-socks-off beer, but a good solid beer.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
2015-08-22
12oz bottle brought here in a suitcase by my in-laws from Chicago. Date is 4/21/15. Poured the whole thing into my tulip glass, and the tail end of it was murky.
Looks, consequently, murky, amber-gray, with a medium head and plenty of carbonation. Smell is very muted. Like, I can barely smell it. Tiny amount of floral.
Taste is (thankfully) more pronounced. A little lemon tartness, a little lemon rind bitterness, a bit of pine bitterness, a bit of vague malty sweetness.
Mouthfeel is a little chewy, fluffy, nice. Overall, not a knock-your-socks-off beer, but a good solid beer.
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Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA from Dark Horse Brewing Company
3.95
out of 5
based on 3,158 ratings.
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA brewed by Dark Horse Brewing Company with an ABV of 6.50% This brew pours out a nice cloudy brown color with a nice off white head. Now this is an unfiltered IPA, you can not see though it. The smell of Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA, is rich with hops at first. Then you pick up on the grains and malts. There is also a nice sweetness to the smell of this brew. There is a lot going on in Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA . Now for the taste, it is rich with hops. If you are not a fan of hops this is not a brew for you. However there is also a nice smoothness of grains and malts in the taste of this brew. Along with all that other stuff you pick up citrus in the taste of this IPA. There is a lot going on in this IPA. Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA has a great balance to it, there is nothing overpowering about this brew at all. The mouth feel of Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA is rich bold, clean , and refreshing. It is really hard to pick up on the 6.50% ABV in this brew, Not saying that is a bad thing. Overall I'm giving Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA , a 4.50 out of 5. I would buy this brew again. Dark Horse Brewing Company, did a super nice job with this brew . Thank You.
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