
Raison D'etre

Brewed By: Dogfish Head Brewery (Boston Beer Company)
Number of Ratings: 4508
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Brewed In: 6 Village Center Blvd, Milton, DE 19968, USA
ABV: 8%
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Number of Ratings: 4508
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Brewed In: 6 Village Center Blvd, Milton, DE 19968, USA
ABV: 8%
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Tasting Notes
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Unflatteringly thick but mature and aromatic, like a French whore. Subtle notes of plum and pumpkin but not especially fruity. Hmm, quite.





Better from the bottle than on tap. Disappointingly strong hop bitterness that overwhelms the other flavors when draft.





Mahogany cloudy appearance with thin off-white head and little lace. Malt and grape fruity aromas dominate smell and taste. Sweet at first. Medium bodied with nice alcohol warmth as a finish. Fulfilling brew that I would enjoy again.



Enjoyed the heavy malt feel with a hint of grape. I liked it, but I think there is room to be even bolder with this one.



Malt and flowery white grape hit the nose at least. Not a lot beyond malt in overall flavor, similar to brown ale. Grape is barely tasted. Great idea, disappointing result. Why is it so highly rated?!



The heavier malt mouthfeel overtook the subtle grape/raisin tones I hoped for. I wished for a reverse of that.



