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Dogfish Head Raison D Extra

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
8183.76/5.03.75/5.0Winter18.5%83.6Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Raison D'Extra is our amped up version of the Raison D'Etre. It is brewed from a similar grist (raisins included) to a massive 42P, giving it 20.5%ABV, along with 20 IBU and a color of 20L.
18.5% ABV in 11/2005 12 oz. release
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 MrBunn (1525), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/102/511/20
Mar 31, 2007  
Bottle. Color is coppery with a touch of brown. Aroma is alcohol... that’s it... alcohol. Flavor is sweet... a little nasty. White grape, cloying sweetness. White grape comes through strong on a large hit. Could be worse... maybe...


 drewbeerme (2272), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Mar 27, 2007  
12oz, no date on the bottle so i’m assuming it’s a year or 2 old. pours a dense amber-brown with no head. nose is very sweet barleywine-esque, loads of brown sugar, caramel, and raisins. flavor is extremely sweet, brown sugar, toffee, raisins, plums, and alcohol. very sweet and alcoholy as to be expected at this strength. tastes like 13-16%, and way more like a super strong barleywine than an american strong ale. tasty, very sweet, and a real sipper. a must try but I probably wouldn’t pay $8/12oz bottle for this again.


 gottalottaibu (243), charlotte, North Carolina, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Mar 27, 2007  
deep brown color with a light head that fades quickly. scent is of raison and plum and alcohol. light oily lacing. flavor is fairly sweet and the raisons really come out. very warming alcohol feel. strong, but not overpowering. nice enjoyable sipper.


 jredmond (1027), New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Mar 24, 2007    Updated: Apr 17, 2007
12 oz bottle for 8 bucks. The aroma was similar to raisons and captian morgan. It was like a ride on a warm-air balloon that never ends. Very strong beer, could taste the raison...monster...


 BDR (2153), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 22, 2007  
Dark honey color with a massive creamy white head. Raisons and malt in the nose with raisins coming through particularly strong on the very malty body. An excellent brew for an afternoon at the grill.


 beerbill (1939), Laurel, New York, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/510/105/517/20
Mar 20, 2007  
12 oz. bottle. Pours a medium deep reddish brown with a moderate linen white head that lasted through almost half the glass. Light, pleasant aroma of malt, caramel, and raisins. The first sip was a surprise for me. This beer is loaded with flavor. Malt and caramel up front and then luscious fruity raisins. Absolutely delicious. I knew the ABV was high, as there is a warming sensation at the swallow, but at 18.5%, it is extremely well hidden. Luxurious mouthfeel reminds me of relaxing with a glass of port more than sipping a beer. Excellent stuff.


 acearl (211), J-Town, Pennsylvania, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/510/20
Mar 19, 2007  
I must have missed something here or really did not expect what is was. I felt like the raisons and sugars really overpowered this with sweetness, carmel was evident as well. Now that I see Alcohol% I would like to try again. Not my favorite dogfish head when I had it, but I can admit maybe I was wrong.


nflmvp (13), Fox Valley, Wisconsin, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Mar 16, 2007    Updated: Oct 17, 2008
12 Ounce bottle on 3/4/06. This poured a dark copper with little head. The color was very apealing and so was the aroma....sweet but not too sweet with lots of raison and little hop. Mouthfeel was thick and coated every inch of the inside of my mouth with warm subtle sweetness. I had this in a snifter and found it to be VERY drinkable (sipable..is that even a word?). Surprisingly little bite for the high ABV. One bottle seemed perfect for one person. Of course, I had nothing more to drink the entire evening but I savored this for a couple of hours and ended the night with a smile on my face. I enjoyed this at least as much as I enjoyed the Worldwide Stout.



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