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

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almost 5 years ago

 

Dave Shawley

Might as well check in the exact vintage.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 
5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Jim

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

5.0

over 4 years ago

 
5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Kerri F.

Bottled 12/13/2018

5.0

over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Bob Machucki

Sweet brown sugar and raisin dominate. Mild Belgium hints. Full of flavor. Should have aged this a few more years but could not resist. Feeling some heat on this big 16%. Hope they continue to make this. Outstanding!

5.0

about 4 years ago

 

Eric

Aged 2.5 years

5.0

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about 4 years ago

 

Ryan Scheckler

Fantastic! Picked this up at the brewery.

5.0

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about 4 years ago

 

Hefe De Suds

Amazing! After moving in my daughter to college it was a great celebration 🎉 to her starting her journey!! 🤙🏼🍻

5.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Laura F.

Balanced raisin flavor with notes of sweet honey and caramel.

5.0

almost 4 years ago

 
5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Kerri F.

12/13/18

5.0

about 3 years ago

 

Todd R

Dawsons still has this in stock! Amazing

5.0

about 3 years ago

 

Liam O’Callaghan

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

5.0

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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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

 

Steve

Hell yes 2018

5.0

over 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

 

Paul Fleitz

Perfect!

5.0

about 2 years ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 

David Mitchell

Boy Howdy.

4.75

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almost 5 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

 
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over 4 years ago

 
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about 4 years ago

 

Roger Smith

Outstanding on draft.

4.75

about 4 years ago

 

NICK D.

Really enjoyed super boozy. I bottle and feeling it. Aged 3 years wonder what tge abv was. Thanls Bryan for a good beer.

4.75

almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

curt koth

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

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Tariem Burroughs

Agreed well

4.75

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

 

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

 

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

No checkin location

almost 2 years ago

 
4.75

over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 

J P

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

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Ry T.

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

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Kenny Goodwin

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

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Bill W

It did age well! 🍻

4.5

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

 

David Morgan

Rich raisin and maybe plum. A strong ale type of sweetness that flows smooootj.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Seymour Beers

16.5% Belgian Strong Dark Ale brewed with raisins. I’m at a loss about the raisins, I can taste them, but this brew is about the Belgian Strong Dark Ale and the ABV. If they tried to hide the ABV they failed! Smooth and heavy bodied this is a sipping ale!

4.5

about 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 

Jon Cobb

Gets better every year.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Mark R

Who is gonna bomb the draft? 🙋‍♂️

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

andy c

Beer Advent Day 20: lays down a monster

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Ryan Zimmerman

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

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

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

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Nick

Ages well? Yes. Thank you Dustin Y.

4.5

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about 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

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 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

 

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

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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about 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

 

Ironside

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

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
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almost 2 years ago

 
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almost 2 years 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

 
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over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 
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No checkin location

over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 
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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

 
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over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 

Jeff Henchel

Late check in

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 
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over 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

about 1 year ago

 
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about 1 year ago

 
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about 1 year ago