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

 

Logan Holmes

Aged beautifully. Forgot to snap a pic.

4.5

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

about 1 year ago

 
0.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

about 1 year ago

 

Jeremy Reed

Fun experiment (dusty 6yo bottle) but not much more than that - prune, raisin, dark chocolate, molasses. Enough acidity and residual alcohol heat to keep it interesting for the first 10 odd minutes while it still had carb.

0.0

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about 1 year ago

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Mike McKenna

Chocolate nose, cloudy brown with no foam, big caramel with some chocolate raisin sweet, boozy burn, deep

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Joel Paradis

Still poured a big head, good carb. Deep and complex. Only a little heat on the back end from the big boy booze. Sticky raisins but not too sweet

3.75

over 1 year ago

 

Paul Wu

Still good!

4.0

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over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

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over 1 year ago

 

Jeff Henchel

Late check in

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Dave P.

Rich, malts, still get lots of raisins.. little less carbonation than last bottle

0.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

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over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Mark

12/13/18. Tasty.

4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Joke Readin

bottled 12/13/18

4.25

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

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over 1 year ago

 

Ryan Moore

And another one! < DJ Khaled voice >. Raisin city like whoa 😮

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
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4.75

over 1 year ago

 
3.75

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 

Matt Zorigian

Not a flavor profile I like. Not a fan

0.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 

Danny Salsbury

From last night. Opened on its 5th birthday; bottled 12/13/18.

0.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.75

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

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over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 

nick bates

Raisin huge malt boozy. Aging great. Thanks John.

4.25

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
5.0

over 1 year ago

 
5.0

over 1 year ago

 

James Rhodes

Holy raison! Been cellaring this one for 5 years. Still full and tasty. Wish I had more.

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 
5.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

Cory M

Wow, so good every time. It’s sad this is discontinued and many people won’t try but fortunately I have some to share with friends!

4.75

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almost 2 years ago

 

Ironside

Fantastic! Brown sugar sweetness. Raisins for days. Excellent.

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

James Paul

A ridiculously loaded Belgian Brown with heaps of raisins. Sweet Belgian boozy dark fruits and a clean finish. Cheers to Chuck H., as this reminds me of you!

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
4.25

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almost 2 years ago

 

Paul Fleitz

Perfect!

5.0

about 2 years ago

 
0.0

about 2 years ago

 
4.25

about 2 years ago

 
4.0

about 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago

 
4.75

about 2 years ago

 
4.5

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

 
4.25

about 2 years ago

 

Scott Corry

Caramel raisins

4.0

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about 2 years ago

 
4.0

about 2 years ago

 
4.25

about 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

 
4.25

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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Steve

Hell yes 2018

5.0

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

 

Matija Z

12/20/18 bottled

4.25

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

 

Steven Andrew

Aged nicely after about 5 years. 🍻

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Mike T

Fuck yes!

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Todd R

Last one. I hope they make more!

5.0

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

 
3.75

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Tariem Burroughs

Agreed well

4.75

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

 
3.5

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over 2 years ago

 

Eric

Last one. Probably better fresh

4.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 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

 

Melissa C

Mmmm love this one! Great memories ❤

0.0

almost 3 years ago

 

cole m

Thanks Brian P.

0.0

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

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
4.0

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

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
3.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

curt koth

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

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Tim Futo

Unique blend on some familiar flavors

4.25

about 3 years ago

 
0.0

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about 3 years ago