First off I want to thank Bill Rabb, my Beer Advocate buddy for making this review possible. I've always wanted to try this beer by Dogfish, especially since it was brewed with the purpose of being paired up with steak and other rich meats. If you know me, I'm a big fan of steak....a BIG fan! Raison is a Belgian style brown ale that is bottled at 8 % abv. This beer is a definite sipper and one of those beer's that you shouldn't have more than two in one sitting. Furthermore, you can buy this beer in a 12 oz six packs which will run you anywhere from $11.99 to $ 13.99 depending on where you buy it. Also, in some places you can buy it per bottle and that will run you about $2.25. In addition, this beer should be enjoyed out of a goblet glass or snifter. I made a mistake of pouring one into a pint, even though it wasn't bad out of that glass, when I did have a second Raison D'Etre I poured it into my goblet and it was even better, so do use the right glass for this beer. Moreover, what makes this beer great is its complexity. Raison drinks like a Bordeaux wine.... full bodied and complex with an amazing mouth feel and finish. Finishing up, this beer is a must seek for Dogfish lovers and beer geeks alike. Find it, enjoy it, and work it into your rotation, this beer will please.
Color: A nice Mahogany brown with some beautiful glow. Thin head form but dissolves quickly. some lacing left behind. Very nicely carbonated.
Nose: Raisins abound. Sweet malts and sugars. Light fruit in the background. Lots of wine qualities.
Palate: Medium bodied with a good presence. For a beer with a high abv the alcohol is well masked. It sweet on the tongue with a strong fruit feeling. Totally enjoyable.
Finish: Of good length and with plenty of taste. Complex but accessible. A beer that was brewed with a purpose and it succeeded.
Rating: 90 out 100
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