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Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 2001/2003-Present (18%)

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
14014.15/5.04.15/5.0Winter18%96.1Snifter
Commercial Description:
This listing encompasses: A) the November, 2001 release (18% abv), B) the November, 2003 U.S. (but not U.K.) release (18.8% abv), C) the November, 2004 release (18% abv), and D) the November 2005 release (17.8% abv) and E) all subsequent releases due both to their similarity in alcohol content and a lack of change in recipe. None of the releases’ labels provides its ABV, however:
2001 - (18%) displays the unaltered words "Vim and Vigor" on the label, gold cap
"Vim and Vigor" is crossed out only on the 2002 release (23%), which is not rated under this listing
2003 - U.S. release (18.8%). No "Vim and Vigor" present, gold cap.
2004 - Bright yellow cap, no date stamp
2005 - Bright yellow cap, date stamp
2006 - Dark green cap, date stamp
2007 - Dark green cap, date stamp
2008 - Yellowish-green cap, date stamp
World Wide Stout is one of the world’s strongest dark beers. It is brewed using six different yeast strains over seven months and then aged for half a year. Dark, rich, roasty, and complex, World Wide Stout has more in common with a fine port than a can of cheap, mass-marketed beer (released in early winter with very limited availability).
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 mesperon (134), Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
Aug 22, 2009  
Grammercy park: 2006 vintage. Poured deep dark with a hint of dark cola on the edges, faint tan head that didn’t last. Heavy biut silky mouthfeel. Stong aroma of dark roast, sweet dark chocolate, ripe fruit. Strong coffee/dark chocolate, very evident warming from the alcohol. Rich roasty and warming finish. Paired extremely well with cheese and chocolate/peanut butter dessert.


 dimenhetfield (173), , Florida, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/58/105/518/20
Aug 21, 2009  
Literally one of the biggest beers I’ve ever had. I’ve had the 120 minute IPA which is 21% ABV, but nothing compares to this. It’s big and robust. Intense flavors and aromas. It puts your tounge in a headlock and makes you submit.


 ericandersnavy (1051), crossroads, Texas, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Aug 19, 2009  
finally get to try this by the courtesy of kiefdog. poured black with a khaki head that laces the glass. aroma was caramel, chocolate, coffee, and fusel oils. flavor was alcohol, chocolate, and coffee. medium-full body the slides around on your tongue. thanks kevin for the hook-up and hope to share a few with you one day.


 Derek881 (493), Frederick, Maryland, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/515/20
Aug 18, 2009  
Poured from the bottle into a pint glass, a dark black color with a thicker pour. A fairly large, foamy dark tan head developed, but had short retention and not much cling. The aroma was heavy with barley and malt, with tones of molasses, raisin, some chocolate and coffee, and a toasty effect; maybe a bit of earthy hops and a floral presence too. The taste is full and heavy, with a strong and sharply sour barley malt flavor, maybe a bit of grain and raisin too. The beer is syrupy and very thick on the palate, with a wet, extremely-full body, that must be sipped. It was dry at the finish with a noticeable burn of alcohol and a bit of roughness. The beer is quite complex and a lot to take on, but settles after a minute and becomes pretty enjoyable.


 caresville (106), Vernon, New Jersey, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/513/20
Aug 17, 2009  
i split an 08 with a friend of mine the other night and i was not as impressed as i thought i would be from reviews and word of mouth. it poured absolutely no head and i thought it tasted more like burnt coffee and tree bark than anything else. maybe i got a bad bottle or something...


IvoR (30), New Jersey, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/59/103/514/20
Aug 14, 2009  
Bottle. Pours dark brown with no head (did I do something wrong, bad bottle?). Smells sour, even unpleasant. I can’t help the smell of vinegar. So far it’s very unappealing. The flavor, though recoups this to some extend. It is indeed very rich and complex. Ignoring the smell it is actually drinkable despite the high alcohol content. I am willing to try this one more time (maybe I just had bad luck with this bottle) and rerate it.


 beernbourbon (263), chicago, Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Aug 14, 2009  
Bottle. Pour is black with a thin brown head. A little less viscous than expected. Aroma is rich and malty with a coffee and chocolate presence. Alcohol is less detectable than expected. Flavor is black pepper and alcohol up front with roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate later on. Finish is surprisingly creamy and smooth with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and coffee. As easy drinkin as 18% can be. Pleasantly flavorful as well. Well, now Im drunk (had this side by side with 120 minute).


 daleharshman (187), San Diego, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/517/20
Aug 13, 2009  
2008 release purchased at New Beer Distributors in Manhattan while on a NYC business trip ($8 for 12 ounce bottle). Pours into the small hotel glass very black with a little light shining through around the edges. The small tan head quickly dissipates. Aroma of dark roasted malts, chocolate, and raisins. But surprisingly no hint of alcohol in the nose. Very rich flavor of dark roasted malts, milk chocolate, dark fruits, and a little bit of cough syrup. There is some booze, but considering the 18%, it’s an amazingly well balanced beer. This is the strongest beer I have drunk to date. Glad that I was able to find it in NYC as I have not been able to locate it in California yet.



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