Dogfish Head Black and Blue

	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
529	3.36/5.0	3.35/5.0	Special	10%	92.4	Flute

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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kreepindeth (405), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Oct 16, 2007

Amber in color with fruity hues. Tastes like a tripel with subtle berry notes. Spicy and dry has a light berry aftertaste in the finish.

bitter (1137), Henderson, Nevada, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	11/20

Oct 16, 2007

this one was the all time on the strange or different level. pinkinsh head with a cranberry body. nose of sweet strawberry bubblicious. flavors push notes of tart boysenberry esque laquers and hit hard with a acetone undertone that makes your belly know its full of alcohol.

scrizzz (1265), kirkland, Washington, USA

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	6/10	3/5	6/10	2/5	13/20

Oct 14, 2007

bottle poured very little head. some berry aroma. the fruit and malt cancel the flavors rather than heighten them. fruit finish is like concentrate

MIBRomeo (1965), Wisconsin, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 14, 2007 Updated: Mar 4, 2008

Amber color nice white head, good lace. basic grain aroma light fruit some alcohols. Avg pal. Super sweet berry covered in sugar flavor w/ some molasis. Tastes good but the swallow burns something special. Tried in the bottle and it was much better than I remembered. Very sweet nice and subdued.

SDbruboy (1832), San Diego, California, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 14, 2007

750 ml bottle, from slob - thanks dude! Brilliant scarlet amber color with a small off-white head. Fruity malt aroma, slightly savory, tart berries along with spices, some alcohol and stone fruits. Sweet and fruity flavors, nice forward spiciness, with warming alcohol, wheaty notes and a little salty savoriness. Light to medium body with gentle carbonation.

markwise (1175), 15 Minutes from Kuhnhenn in, Florida, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 5, 2007

Poured from a 750. It pours a pinkish-yellow-red color. It has strong notes of berries, with a bit of hops for balance. It is a good beer, but every bottle I have tasted has a slightly metallic taste to it. All in all a good beer.

EHSRanders (1120), Randers C, Denmark

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 2, 2007

Bottle. Clear orange/red colour with medium creamy white mostly lasting head. Fruity aroma. Sweet flavor.

FrankJohansen (3367), Århus-Randers Crew, Denmark

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 2, 2007

Bottle. Clear reddish colour with a medium pinkish head and a good lacing. Sweet malty and fruity aroma and taste. Pleasent mouthfeel. The high zbv. is well hidden.

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