Raison D'Être

Belgian Strong Dark Ale

A deep, mahogany ale brewed with beet sugar, green raisins, and Belgian-style yeast. As complex as a fine, red wine. Voted \American Beer of the Year\" in January 2000 by Malt Advocate Magazine."

ABV

8.0

Rating

3.743

Rating count

32,457

Last updated

12 months ago

 

andria

Hope to grab more next time in DE

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Giants Fan

Hoppy National Guacamole/Raisin Bread Day……..

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Lori Jo Whitehaus

Pairs well with my birthday dessert.

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Gordon Gillis

I am go glad I didn’t pass on this one. Great tasting kind of tart but in a good way beer

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Tim Surber

Out with beautiful running to get Cigars etc , T minus 5 days until Boston/Cape Cod Vacation and maybe swing up to NH to visit a friend 🍻😎

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Erik Jenkins

I haven’t had this one in a long time. It’s really good.

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Matt Gercz

From a long time ago when you could still get bottles of this out here

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Sam M.

Oldie but a goodie

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Clint Yoho

2013 bottle. Still pretty good.

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Alan

2012 version, should have opened this sooner, but still not bad 8 years on. No carbonation left. A bit more pruney than I remember.

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Paul Sponaugle

From re-release weekend.

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jcr158

Old school brew, new school packaging. Love that dfh did a small batch at the pub in RB. Classic.

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Jeremiah O.

@dogfishhead @destihl

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Meg Montag

Thanks, Tom G.

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matt d.

Strong with abundant raising notes and sweet finish. Pretty solid beer but not sure I could drink it all night

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Jeff

Burnt toffee nose, sweet Belgian sugar. Fairly thick body, moderate carbonation. Similar finish, well-balanced, strong but not overpowering. Also, happy birthday, Jacquie!🎂

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Nate A.

Super good. Great taste

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Nick Raia

2020 vs. 2013 and the 13 held up surprisingly well. Slightly oxidized but still almost as flavorful as the 20. 20 drinks a little fuller and spicier. Still a great beer and miss it in distro.

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Will B.

Good

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Jake L.

Sweet, complex and boozy

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The Dark Knight

Respect the classics...like 90s rock god Danny Big Time., played a gig last night in Clifton.

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Nick Kilian S.

old notes (2013-2016)

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Greg Kopcho

Another winner from DH.

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Tom Whitehaus

Nice pairing with the triple chocolate terrine

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Darby R.

Solid Belgian style. Sweet, and raisin-y.

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Khalil Saliba

Never knew thus was designed to pair with meat

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Brian Diacont

My current dogfish go to beer!

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Greg L

Tastes like a barleywine

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Alessa

Aged bottle from 2014. 🥰

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Lea P

Historic Ratebeer Check In

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Laura Craig

#BYODApril2024. Still Checking in. I think this was one of my favorites of the day. Not Dead.

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