 frankenkitty (1797), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Jun 27, 2007
Pours with a deep, thick mahogany body. A slow effervesce predicts viscosity. A minimalist beige heads forms on a gentle pour. This has really lush, deep aromas: peat & brandy, charred oak, cherries & peaches. Full-flavored... a lot of smoky roasts fueled by an undertow of brandied fruits. High ABV is obvious and welcome. Full-bodied and warming with light astringence to coax you into taking another sip. I can’t wait for Dark Horse to get into Illinois, now let’s work on getting them into Chicago.
Single bottle from Wacky Willy’s... in front of Dark Horse Brewing Co., Marshall, MI 49068
RCL (1068), Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Oct 3, 2008 Pours dark brown with virtually no head. Initial aroma is that of unpasteurized fresh cider then some tiny hints of campfire smokyness, reminds me of a crisp autumn night (edit. That was before even reading the Com. Desc.!). Flavor is quite earthy, malty yet dry. I prefer a bit more sweetness in my Scotch ales. Flavor kind of falls flat after the aroma.
bretupdegraff (94), Fishers, Indiana, USA
Sep 30, 2008 I don’t think this is a BAD beer but I didn’t care much for it. I liked the initial flavor but something (scotch) was killing this for me. I think I will stick to the FFF if I find I need a fix of Scotch/Scottish Ale.
AllAboutStout (523), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Sep 28, 2008 Pours a very dark brown with some ruby highlights Little to no head on the pour. Smell is caramelized malts and a bit boozy. Taste is more of the malts, a good amount of mustiness and a bit of alcohol/band aid showing up as well. Medium and nice mouthfeel. Another good offering from Dark Horse.
daknole (836), Plantation, Florida, USA
Sep 16, 2008 Brown pour into my gordon highland glass. Small tan head. Aroma is very nice. Some hints of honey, liqueur, caramel, stone fruit and I also get hints of maple syrup. Flavor is a bit high on the alcohol, but is wonderfully sweet and complex. I get syrupy notes, caramel, dried dark fruit and there is just a hint of bitterness to balance. Slow sipper.
KieferUGA (351), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Sep 7, 2008 12 oz. bottle. Pours a caramel brown color. Thin, off white head. Aroma of dark fruits, caramel. Nice creamy mouthfeel, very smooth. Flavor is full of dark fruits, caramel malt, maple syrup. Finish is a bit warming alcohol and some bitter notes.
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