Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre is a Belgian brown ale made with beet sugar, green raisins and Belgian yeast. In 2000, Malt Advocate Magazine named it "American Beer of the Year." First brewed in 1996 at their brewpub in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, this brew hit the store shelves in 1998.
Raison D'Etre pours a deep mahogany in color with a tan head and moderate carbonation. Aromas are of plum, toffee, spice and bread. Flavors of raisin, brown sugar, maple syrup and molasses tickle the palate. The finish is long, sweet and complex due to sweet malt and Belgian yeast. Possible food pairings are steak, blue cheese and smoked sausage. At 8% alcohol by volume, this brew is potent and is definitely a sipper. Raison D'Etre is best enjoyed from a snifter glass at 50 degrees.
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