Raison D'Extra (2018)

Belgian Strong Dark Ale

Our Raison D'Etre, with a little extra. This immodest brew, made with an obscene amount of malt, brown sugar and raisins, takes Belgian-style browns to new heights. Raison D'Extra's little brother Raison D'Etre was brewed to be the ultimate beer partner for steak. Plump raisins and beet sugars give the beer a similar DNA and color to red wine. D'Extra takes this concept to the next level. What 120 Minute IPA is to 60 Minute IPA, D'Extra is the D'Etre. We're pushing the limits of what a Belgian yeast can do (and we've discovered that's somewhere in the ballpark of 15% to 18% ABV!) D'Extra is extremely complex and a great candidate for aging. Sip on one with a loved one now, and stash a few in your beer cellar! As Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione says, "This puppy's only getting better with age."

ABV

16.0

Rating

4.16445

Rating count

595

Last updated

about 5 years ago

 

Mark R

Who is gonna bomb the draft? 🙋‍♂️

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Josh R.

Really nice toffee/raisin flavor on a thin but smooth mouthfeel. Really good stuff

4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Julian Spiegler

A dollar in the bargain bin

4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
3.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Laura F.

Balanced raisin flavor with notes of sweet honey and caramel.

5.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

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over 3 years ago

 

Boss Le Boss

Mistakenly opened this. Wanted to age 5-10 years to get it ripe and delicious. Right now, a boozy barleywine full of malts and caramel

4.0

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

andy c

Beer Advent Day 20: lays down a monster

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Amy M.

Beer Advent Day 20 - wow this is big and barrely (TWSS).

3.25

over 3 years ago

 
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4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Ryan Zimmerman

Dogfish Head Tasting Club round #5, bottled 12/13/18

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Clayton S.

Was sweet rasin/date/plum malty goodness.. a tiny bit boozy but in a good way.. alot of floaties in this but I'm ok with that

4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Brent Kronowski

Cheers to 9 years on Untappd!

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Nate

Malts on malts. Lots of pumpernickel bread pudding, fruit cake, raisin, fig, toffee. Not much booze, but its definitely a big beer. Good stuff

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Lenny

Bottles 12/13/2018

4.0

over 3 years ago

 
3.75

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Peter

The owner of my beer store gave me this bottle because he thought I would like it. Big thanks, I do.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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Sue Donym

aged 3+ years. mild and lovely.

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Ben Neal

Another strong cellar beer to cap off the weekend. Bottled 12/13/18. Boozy flavors have mellowed, still get some raisins and brown sugar.

4.25

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Kerri F.

12/13/18

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about 3 years ago

 
4.0

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about 3 years ago

 
4.5

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about 3 years ago

 

Jon Cobb

Ages SO offensively fucking well.

4.25

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Todd R

Dawsons still has this in stock! Amazing

5.0

about 3 years ago

 
4.75

about 3 years ago

 

George G.

Found this on the shelf, didn't look at the date till today. Bottled on 12/21/18.

3.75

about 3 years ago

 
4.0

about 3 years ago

 

Nick Pollock

Welcome home Nick! Such a neat, unique beer.

4.25

about 3 years ago

 

Nick

Ages well? Yes. Thank you Dustin Y.

4.5

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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Tim Futo

Unique blend on some familiar flavors

4.25

about 3 years ago

 

curt koth

Aged wonderfully. Brown sugar, malt raisins. Just a hint of hop flavors.

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 

Roger Smith

Just over a year since I had it last and Roger Smith Junior having the 2014 version, I had to break one out… 4.65

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.0

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 

Ricardo T.

Still boozy and hot even though sitting for 4 years

4.0

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almost 3 years ago

 

cole m

Thanks Brian P.

0.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Melissa C

Mmmm love this one! Great memories ❤

0.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Aaron P

Better than fresh, less burn, but still some heat. Found it on sale today. Saving my cellar bottles.

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Eric

Last one. Probably better fresh

4.0

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

Liam O’Callaghan

Amazing! Boozy and sweet with lots of malt and raise . Wonderful beer!

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Tariem Burroughs

Agreed well

4.75

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

Dar B

Would've had a couple more but they closed a little early. Probably a good thing considering the shenanigans in line for tomorrow. Rich, warning, raisins, deep. Fantastic.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Todd R

Last one. I hope they make more!

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Mike T

Fuck yes!

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Steven Andrew

Aged nicely after about 5 years. 🍻

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Lesley Lee

Boozy raisin nose. Man oh man! Super booze right up front, immediately softened by the flavor and sweetness of the raisin. Nice malty undertow, with light brown sugar. This held up so damn well!!

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Matija Z

12/20/18 bottled

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Michael Bryant

At 4 and a half years of age this one is drinking gloriously. Very much like a port at this point. The sharpness of the alcohol has faded very nicely. Dark malt and dark fruit find perfection. Love it. Wish I had more then 2 left in the cellar.

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Steve

Hell yes 2018

5.0

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
4.25

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over 2 years ago

 

Dan

I think DFH made tons of this year. I find it in lots of places with discounted prices. It’s effing great.

4.75

about 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago

 
4.0

about 2 years ago

 

Scott Corry

Caramel raisins

4.0

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about 2 years ago

 
4.25

about 2 years ago

 

Steve Keller

Long time fan. Stoked we have a place that sat on this. If it isn't at its peak, then damn. You need this in your facd!

5.0

about 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago