I know I said I was going to keep it local, but I couldn't turn down the opportunity to post something about this beer. On a recent trip to Duluth, I swung over to the Wisconsin side to pick up a few beers I just can't get here in MN. One of which was from a very well known (in the craft beer world, anyway) brewery in Milton Delware that goes by the name Dogfish Head. The name originates from a local landmark rather than the actual fish. The chosen brew tonight is the Raison D'Extra.
A quick look on the Dogfish Head website is quite shocking as this flavor-packed brown ale weighs in at a whopping 18% ABV. It does have a rather strong character, but I didn't expect it to weigh in this big. You can definitely tell there are "boatloads of big 'ol raisins" in the tasty brew. Thick and almost chewy, this is definitely a sippin' beer. Behind the raisins, you can fine a myriad of rich caramel and toffee with a helping of mild molasses. Sip this as a dessert or pair with something substantial like steak and caramelized onions. While this is a very interesting beer and i'm glad I tried it, I'm also glad that I bought this as a single bottle. Get a six-pack and share with friends. 2/6
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