From the outset in 1997, Dark Horse Brewery was fueled by a relentless pursuit of excellence and creativity in brewing, with an unflinching disregard for anything that didn’t captivate the taste buds.
In truth, the journey has been filled with adversity, highs, lows, and even a bit of TV show fame. Some might even label the odyssey as reckless. Yet, it was through this tumultuous journey that Dark Horse Brewery honed its award-winning craft and culture. Producing remarkable IPAs, beloved ales, big bold stouts, sought-after session beers, wild events, and boasting more than 5000 mug club members.
Fast forward 27 years, now guided by new leadership under managing partner Chuck Mascari Jr. Dark Horse Brewing Co. remains one of the few lasting independent forces in the Michigan craft brewing scene with a brand impact embraced across the globe. Every month, over 1,000 hardcore #darkhorsenation beer fans check in to our brews on Untappd, from all over the world!
Now, we’re not only a craft brewery, but also a small distillery and small winemaker. Our Beer Garten is a unique entertainment venue for up-and-coming artists. For patrons and Marshall visitors, we offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner at our Commons Market and Taproom, and open our Beer Garten from May through October. There are six major events at the brewery every year starting with Winterfest Beer Olympics and ending the year with an 80’s themed, 4ELF Party!
With a blend of rebellion, responsibility, and boundless curiosity infused into every brew, Dark Horse Brewing Co. beers continue to stand as a testament to our unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and taste. Visit the Brewery today and experience it for yourself! Join the #darkhorsenation!
Reviewed from notes. Can to nonic glass. Appearance: dark brown close to black with a finger and a half's worth of khakia foamy head which slid off very nicely to leave some light lace. Aroma: earthy to nutty scents, caramel/toffee malts, roasty semi-coffee whiffs, some chocolate then a light woodiness Flavor: takes the prior noted aromas to blend to a mild sweetness with a sly roastiness underneath, finishes semi-dry with the roasty, toasty, nutty and earthy aspects Texture: medium bodied, sessionable, fairly clean and mobile along the tongue and semi-dry Overall: nicely done brown ale I believe leans closer to an English style. I would have again.
Bottle shared by Johnny. Opaque black color, small brown colored head. Aroma and flavor are malts, soft roast with a nice blueberry twist in it and a nice bitterness that blends nicely with the blueberry sweetness. Nice one.
Can. Pours a clear light yellow with a white head that dissipates quickly to the edges. Aroma has sweet lemon and grains with a bit of straw and grass underlying. Flavor has sweet lemon and a bit of cookie with straw and hay underlying.
Well crafted, top to bottom. A lush orange/caramel body with a solid, well laced off-white head. The nose features dank hops from the dry hopping, dried fruit, booze and bready malt. The dank hops continue in the taste profile. Rindy hops, caramel, dried sweet fruit, apricots and smooth sweet malt work well together. A balanced finish, rich but not sticky body and roasted malt aftertaste all work for me.
Dense tan head on a black body. The nose is relatively understated with chocolate, cream, caramel and hint of earthy hops. A wonderful IS featuring impeccable balances. Semi-sweet chocolate, heavily roasted malt, toffee, butter, dark berries and coffee are the lead group of tastes. As the beer approaches room temperature, apricots, nuts and banana make an appearance. This beer has a dense body with a frothy mouth feel. The sweetness dissipates with a touch of chalkiness to the finish.
A dark amber/mahogany body with a sweet malt nose. Caramel, some tropical fruit hops. Woody and sweet as well. Massively underwhelming for the ABVs. Maybe it was an old bottle?
Old rating from 21-11-16 - Brought in Whole Foods on my trip to NYC. Poured at home in Jersey, it's a cloudy amber colour with a white head. Aromas of fruit, bread & malt. Tastes of sweet dried fruit, coriander, caramel, bread, toffee and hints of mild spicy yeast. Medium body & medium carbonation. Finish is a sweet fruity mildly bitter end. A reasonable effort of the style