Dogfish Head Red and White

This begins by looking amazing, a reddish-amber with a thin white head that sticks around and caps the beer. The aroma starts off as a blending of red wine, spice, and a touch of wheat. Very noticeable coriander notes, with a hint of oak, and the dryness of a red wine. However, for the price, there’s a lot better out there.

Pours red, very clear, with a soft but strong head. Sweet fruit and citrus in the beginning, wine and wood aren’t overpowering, but a nice compliment. Not as dry as I was hoping for. Finish had a light tartness.

The nose comes across as a typical belgian with a hint of semi-sour raspberry. The taste is of a rich, woody complex beer that has a hint of sour berries at the end. This beer is not just a crazy mixture, but very well put together. All in all this was good, not $13 dollars good, but I’m glad I tried it.

This was all TOO easily quaffable for me. I was initially intimidated by size, thinking that I might be either overwhelmed by flavor or lose interest unless I shared the 750. Nope, neither the volume of beer nor the whole of it put me off which would have posed a far greater problem had I another bottle and indulged. The ease that I found in drinking this - light to me for the strength - was rather amazing. Very nice stuff and despite not being as wine like as I imagined prior to consumption, would probably be much enjoyed by a wine enthusiast.

Dot matrix on the neck says this one ws bottled on 2/12/07. Pours a pretty sunset cranberry with an inital head of light beige fluff that reduces to a thin ring. Laces in droopy bunting. Aromas of sweet red wine, woody pulp, and a smidge of orangey oils. Sharp, yet smooth, flavors greet the palate. Woody barrel feel is immediately noticed after the swallow. Orange peel and a citrus splash. Winey notes are easily found. Mouthfeel is both prickly and smooth, a balanced dichotomy. Quite drinkable. I had reservations going into this, but in the end I rather enjoyed it.

beautiful oxblood red with a lingering white head. strong citrus on the nose, with a complex bitter orange and dark fruit taste. Cedar stands out and the balance is great.

Poured a ruby red color with a thin white head that dissipated quickly. The aroma is of sweet fruits and red wine. The coriander and orange peel are also noticeable. At first the taste was sweet with the fruits and red wine, and had a nice bite from some hops. As the beer warmed up it become very smooth and easy to drink. The alcohol left a nice warming feeling all the way down. I definitely enjoyed this beer.

More wine than beer. I won’t be asking for a pitcher. Red with white head. Light fruit and big flower aroma. Taste starts with grapes and unripe plums. Hint of wine in the teeth. Some hop finish as you get into it and more crisp grape.