Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree IPA

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Double/Imperial IPA
State/Country: Michigan
ABV: 13.6%
Serving Type: On Tap @ the Hulmeville Inn

Look: 8.5
Deep copper/amber color, clear, slight head with decent retention & lacing.

Smell: 9
Caramel, malt, molasses/brown sugar

Taste: 9.5
Up Front: Sweet malt. Finish: Citrus hops, caramel/toffee

Mouthfeel: 9.5
Medium/full body with medium carbonation, nice oily texture

Drinkability: 9
You'd think this had half the abv. Super smooth and balanced

Overall Score: 9.1

Value: 8
Cost/12 oz serving: $4.25

Overall Impression:
Huge malt backbone, balanced out nicely with herbal/citrus hops. Loved the caramel/toffee flavors in the finish. Was not as hoppy as I would have thought, but it worked! It was not cloying or unbalanced - very well done! If you like big malty beers, this one is a must!