When was Double Crooked Tree released?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by AlienSwineFlu, Jun 10, 2014.

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  1. AlienSwineFlu

    AlienSwineFlu Savant (1,135) Dec 14, 2012 Ohio

    Acquired one as an extra. Does anyone know the last time this was distributed? Trying to figure out how old this is... I even called Dark Horse and the guy just told me he didn't know. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
     
    #1 AlienSwineFlu, Jun 10, 2014
  2. Miscreantpc

    Miscreantpc Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2014 Wisconsin

    Released back in april
     
    #2 Miscreantpc, Jun 10, 2014
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  3. AlienSwineFlu

    AlienSwineFlu Savant (1,135) Dec 14, 2012 Ohio

    Awesome, thanks!
     
    #3 AlienSwineFlu, Jun 10, 2014
  4. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Great beer, enjoy it.
     
    #4 Kadonny, Jun 11, 2014
  5. Crash_Hop

    Crash_Hop Initiate (0) May 2, 2014 Illinois

    Dark Horse kinda lives in the shadow of Founders and Bells but I think they make damn good stuff.
     
    #5 Crash_Hop, Jun 11, 2014
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  6. PuckIt

    PuckIt Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I'm not sure if people have limited access to this, but I love this beer and it is plentiful here. BM if anyone wants some beer mail.
     
    #6 PuckIt, Jun 11, 2014
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  7. Koleminer20

    Koleminer20 Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2013 Michigan

    I agree with @Crash_Hop that they are shadowed. Some of the best stuff in MI! Stouts and IPAs will fight Founders and Bells stuff very well!
     
    #7 Koleminer20, Jun 11, 2014
  8. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    A true double. BIG doesn't do it justice.
     
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  9. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    Love this beer! Hard to get around here. Seems to fall off a little quickly though.
     
    #9 Cubatobaco, Jun 11, 2014
  10. TheBrewo

    TheBrewo Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2010 New York

    Always found it to be a touch malty.
     
    #10 TheBrewo, Jun 11, 2014
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  11. cestlavie

    cestlavie Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2011 New York

    Honestly dude- let it fall off. It's an amazing beer fresh, but with a year or 2 on it, it really enters that Barleywine stratosphere in terms of taste profile. In fact, I know many people feel like it is in the hoppy American BW territory even fresh. Although I have never gotten to try the Quad Crooked Tree before...
     
    #11 cestlavie, Jun 11, 2014
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  12. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    That's something that hadn't crossed my mind. I'm always drinking them as soon as I can find them. I'll have to put one aside the next time I buy a few.
     
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  13. theCoder

    theCoder Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2011 Minnesota

    I am doing a 5 year vertical of this soon. Last year I did a 4 year vertical and it was amazing, the 4 year old stuff then was drinking astounding and even had some minor hop presence in it still. I was shocked by that. Unfortunately now I like it more with age so having it fresh isn't my jive anymore. I'll go grab some Stone or something to get my IPA fix (or my basement, brewed a Pliny clone that's awesome).
     
    #13 theCoder, Jun 11, 2014
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  14. AlienSwineFlu

    AlienSwineFlu Savant (1,135) Dec 14, 2012 Ohio

    Opened it. So good. I would agree with @TheBrewo that's it's a bit malty, but it works. Although I've never had it aged, I can see how it may become pleasantly barleywine-esque. I think it's extremely comparable to Devil Dancer- but this wins that competition for me. And I definitely agree that Dark Horse is overshadowed... such a consistent lineup. I picked up some Pt5 today as well so I suppose that's up next. Cheers! (Don't mind my rot puppy and my wife making their cameos).

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    #14 AlienSwineFlu, Jun 11, 2014
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