Over the past couple of days I’ve found it hard to carve out some time to write a post. I think it JS been more of a mental barrier vs. actually having the time. Work has been stressful and I’m just finding myself exhausted by the end of the day. I typically find writing a post fairly relaxing as it gives me a second to focus on a single topic and reflect on a moment. So I told my self that I’m not going to skip it today.
For this review I’m pulling a favorite DIPA Double Crooked Tree by Dark Horse Brewing Company our of the cellar.
The appearance is a thick dark amber color with a fairly small cap. That’s turned into a halo that clings to the glass only leave a small wisp of head floating in the center.
The aroma is dank and bitter. There’s a heavy floral hop and pine quality that comes off like weed. It’s slightly sweet on the nose and the higher ABV tickles the nose hairs.
The flavor is complex and and heavy. You get the dank floral hop with a nice malt sweetness. There’s a lot of bitter and bread notes as well. It’s earthy and just down right delicious.
The mouthfeel is heavy with a sticky sweet dank quality that quickly turns to a mouth drying bitter finish.
This truly is one of their better beers. Crooked Tree is a classic, but the Double is hands down the better version. I wish it was not so expensive at like $24 a 4 pack you justify having more than one on a sitting.