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Dogfish Head Black and Blue

Dogfish Head Black and Blue - Fruit Beer

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 Percentile 
79
overall
Brewed by Dogfish Head Brewery
Style: Fruit Beer

Milton, Delaware USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
5263.36/5.03.35/5.0Special10%92.4Flute
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Commercial Description:
Black & Blue is golden Belgian Ale made with over 300 lbs of fresh blackberries and blueberries. With a deep purple full body and a long-lasting lacy pink head, this ale is both attractive and delicious! It is tart and fruity, like our brewers! The subtle bitterness of Hallertau and Saaz hops shines through the fruit forward flavor and sets the palate aglow. (30 IBUs). This tasty brew has smooth but noticeable alcohol warmth. Belgian yeast gives this brew a characteristically dry spicy finish. The beautiful interplay of fruit, spice, and alcohol is complimented by a soft malt profile, and a high level of carbonation.
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nj4christ (26), Columbus, New Jersey, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Jan 14, 2009  
A bit drier than I expected for a fruity beer from Dogfish (compared to a really sweet one like the Fort). It could be from the yeast. Strong berry presence hides the alcohol well, but the warmth tells you it’s still there. Could stand a better balance, but a good beer nonetheless.


 jeff789 (360), Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/102/512/20
Jan 11, 2009  
Pours a hazy ruby with a white head.... The berry aroma overwhelms the nose... Difficult to drink as the alcohol and berry notes play to create a sensation of doing some sort of creamy blueberry schnapps shot with each sip... There is a bit of spiciness in the finish obviously from the yeast... Finish is overly full bodied with a lingering warmth from the alcohol that is hard to overcome...


 DYCSoccer17 (2187), Davis, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
Jan 9, 2009  
750 mL bottle purchased at World of Beer in Tampa, FL. Aroma is nice and aromatic with plenty of berry notes. I detect blueberries more than anything else. There is also a nice sweetness present with a lingering herbal and vinous nose. Nice. Transparent amber/orange body with a smallish, off-yellow head. Light lacing. Caramelly, fruity, chewy, lightly cloying sticky start and middle. Becomes quite fruity with more blueberry than blackberry flavors. Lightly astringent tartness is present later on. Finishes with wine-like aftertaste. Very good.


 andyhite (290), Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/102/56/104/514/20
Jan 5, 2009  
this is definitely a smoker’s beer. the flavors are fairly mellow at first. However, after a relaxing smoke, the berries are all over the flavor. It’s a pretty cool brew, and i give additional points for originality done well. but it’s just kinda too fruity with a lack of balance overall. nonetheless, it’s a tasty treat.


 Kevin (1918), Colorado, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/102/514/20
Jan 5, 2009  
pours light purple with a light head.smells like raspberry juice watered down with a flowery scent. amazingly, no noticeable booze scent.flavor is nice raspberry, a bit oily & thin, but i like it.not really picking up on any blueberry, but considering what a whore i am for raspberry i’m not surprised.the alcohol hear is sneaking up on me. good times. 3 6 7 2 14


 hallinghansen (263), Odense SV, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Jan 4, 2009  
Bottle. Hazy reddish body, with a small off-white head. Aroma reminds me of my childhood, when my grandmother made jam. Dark berries and a touch of yeast. Flavor is dark berries, sweet honey/sugar. Alcohol is well hidden. A nice brew. It is not worth 120 danish kr. (11-12£)


 Syd (888), Waconia, Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Jan 2, 2009  
Bottled on 02/13/2007, rated on 1/2/2009, 1 pint 9.6 fl. oz. bottle pours a hazed rust amber with a small head (I poured hard). The aroma is sort of funky and blueberry. The flavor is dominated by the blueberry and blackberry, sweetness, with some sour notes here and there. I guess I can sort of see the Belgian yeast characteristics, but not in a very pronounced way. The palate is pretty rich and coating. The alcohol is really well hidden and makes this beer dangerous and deceptively drinkable. Overall, I’m glad I got it since I am a big fan of the dark berries. Under rated IMHO.


 jstraw (750), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 2, 2009  
Bomber at Jerry’s. Darker amber with light, off-white head / Fermented dark berry nose / Medium body, acidic, moderately sweet, with good finish / Flavors of fermented berries, predominantly blackberries, with notes of banana and spice / A stylish, almost wine-like brew.



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