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

11 months ago

 

Alex R.

I suppose once in a blue moon it would be ok, but it’s so malty

2.25

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over 4 years ago

 

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.

4.0

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3.75

over 4 years ago

 
4.0

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4.25

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5.0

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Kyle C.

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."

3.75

over 4 years ago

 

Bryce W

Super malty and sweet. But also dark and strong. Tastes more boozy than it actually is.

3.75

over 4 years ago

 
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3.5

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4.0

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4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Steve Lackenhauser

It’s a return in cans brew pub only so had to hit it!!! A lot thinner and less body then I remember. Was an great beer in its day for sure. This not so much.

3.5

over 4 years ago

 
0.0

over 4 years ago

 

Mariah Calagione

It’s back!!! Thanks Santa Bryan 🎅🍻‼️

0.0

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over 4 years ago

 

Tom Greenwood

Just out at Pub

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Kyle C.

Would be a higher rating if I drank this fresh. This beer and 60 minute got me started on Craft a long time ago. Glad DFH is rolling out Crowlers!!!

3.75

over 4 years ago

 

Baylee P

Not a fan, I like raisins but this tastes like brine to me

0.5

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over 4 years ago

 

Brad F.

I like this

4.25

over 4 years ago

 
2.75

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5.0

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5.0

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4.25

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4.25

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4.0

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3.75

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4.0

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Charles H.

I would have scored at 3.75, but due to $9/bottle price, I adjusted down to 3.5 because the small ROI

3.5

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over 4 years ago

 

Clint Yoho

2013 bottle. Still pretty good.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Steve Frey

Award winning beer in 2000. A dessert beer...

3.5

over 4 years ago

 
3.75

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over 4 years ago

 

Mrs Otto

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5.0

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4.75

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3.75

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2.5

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3.5

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3.75

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4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Steve Hughes

Retro check in.

3.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago

 
3.75

over 4 years ago

 

Sam M.

Oldie but a goodie

4.0

over 4 years ago

 
0.0

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over 4 years ago

 
3.75

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

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over 4 years ago

 

Leanna K.

booooooozy. Its good, but definitely a sipper

3.5

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almost 5 years ago

 
2.5

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3.75

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5.0

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kingskot

Big and boozy, best drank warmer.

4.5

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4.5

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almost 5 years ago

 

Phil F.

One of the best

5.0

almost 5 years ago

 

Bill Atkins

I would have guessed plum, not raisins. Really good though!

4.25

almost 5 years ago

 

Gavin Fury

Backlog.

3.25

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almost 5 years ago

 

Chip Brandt

Oddly sweet

2.5

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3.5

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3.75

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4.25

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5.0

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3.75

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3.75

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Kevin L

Legacy check in. 3.6

3.5

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4.5

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4.0

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almost 5 years ago

 

Dennis Jones

Great aroma , taste didnt match !!

3.75

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almost 5 years ago

 
3.0

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4.0

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almost 5 years ago

 

Matt Gercz

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

4.0

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3.75

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