Thursday, November 24, 2011

Dark Horse Plead the 5th Imperial Stout Ale: Review


Dark Horse Brewing Co.
Marshall, Michigan, USA
Late Winter Seasonal
No dates on the bottle
Must be from last February
That’s when it’s released
Bottle Size: 12oz
Abv not available (darkhorsebrewing.com)
12% abv on beeradvocate

Appearance: black body with a ½ finger dark tan head, don’t forget to swirl the last inch of ale to mix in the sediment, looked thick on the pour, dark tan curtain with each sip, does not leave much on the glasses except some syrupy legs.

Aroma: dark roasted malts, coffee, dark chocolate, burnt sugars, not powerful but pleasing

Flavors: espresso with roasted molasses, dark chocolate character, bitter notes on the mid and finish but it does not stand out, these notes all come together for one tasty Imperial Stout. 

Mouthfeel: thick, almost syrupy, silky slide, this is a sipper

My Strength Rating: 7.5/8 – a solid medium-full leaning toward full bodied stout, the dark roasted notes linger on the palate for a tasty aftertaste.

To the Point: A super-good Imperial Stout, not overwhelming as some Imperial Stouts can be, has some solid flavors to sit back and enjoy. 


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