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

 
5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Andy

Initially, I thought it drank a few years older than an ‘18. But at room temp, sips nicely. The sugars from the raisins provide a great natural mask for the booze. $10/ 12oz bottle is steep. But from time to time, I’d scope out again.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Kristian Ording

Booooooozy. Almost like a wine. Well aged but not my fav...

3.75

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5.0

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4.25

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over 4 years ago

 
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5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Joe J

Caramel, raisins, and sweetness in aroma. Taste follows aroma along with a ton of booze. Bottle share. Bottled on 12/13/18 1433. Thanks, Neighbor Jerry! Late checkin.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Tony A

Very interesting brown... and good! Once it warms up, the raisins linger... sip after sip

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Aaron P

Picked up a bunch on close out DFH prob won’t make again. Big fan of this, still a little hot. I’ve got plenty to try over the next decade.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Karin N.

More like a barley wine that a Belgian. Sweet and boozy.

3.75

over 4 years ago

 

Kerri F.

Bottled 12/13/2018

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Johnny O

Bottled 12/18/2018 and still boozy AF! Raisins and sourdough

3.75

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5.0

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4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Bill W

It did age well! 🍻

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

adam c

Purty good. Smooth for the abv

4.0

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Kenny Goodwin

FLN. Had then fell asleep and forgot to check in. So good.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Jim

Excellent complex boozy flavorful Belgian strong dark ale. Thank you Bud!!

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Gary Chierici

Even though this is a high ABV the aging mellowed out the boozy ness. Complex flavors with notes of brown sugar cinnamon raisins very malty. Excellent thanks Bud!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Nathaniel DeCarlo

Bottle date 12/13.18

4.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

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Joe Armstrong

Because raisins.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

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Rob German

Dark fruit, brown sugar, and booze notes. This beer is always great, and gets superb with age!

0.0

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Dave Shawley

Might as well check in the exact vintage.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Ry T.

Woof. Candied cherry, caramel, raisins on nose. Syrupy, cola, cherry, Belgian 15%.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 

J P

I've had this a few times, finally checking in. Boozy, malty, Belgiany goodness.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
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Zak Agricola

Whoa, this now tastes like a light-bodied port. Deep, rich toasty malt flavors, with raisin standing out first and foremost. This may have actually improved with age. I remember thinking it was starting to get bitter last time I drank one of these

0.0

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Darin WIlcox

Sometimes ya oughta grab one from the back of the storage. Age hasn’t mellowed this boozy beast much. A touch of raisin sweetness on the back end.

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David Mitchell

Boy Howdy.

4.75

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3.0

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Jeff B

Getting my vintage check in on. Still decently boozy.

4.0

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