Wednesday, April 04, 2007

on THE TAPHANDLE

Dogfish Head Raison D'Être, a Belgian Ale by Dogfish Head Brewery

12 ounce bottle. Raison D'Être pours reddish-orange with an ivory head. The nose is yeasty and fruity. The flavor is somewhat nutty, similar to a brown ale, but sweeter and subtler. It is complemented by a burnt caramel. There may also be a hint of raisins, perhaps, but I could be "tasting" them due to the fact that I know they are used in the brewing process; their flavor may be negligible.

This is a good, better-than-average, ale, but nothing spectacular. "A sense of purpose"—really?

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