Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre

This Belgian style strong ale made by Dogfish Head has a name which means "reason for being" in French. And if you're a fan of smooth beer then that title nails it dead-on. It pours a dark mahogany color with reddish accents and carries a small white head which fades quickly. The smell of it is instantly fruity and complex; raisins, brown sugar, and other fruits. It is very hard to pick out what is going on in the aroma of this brew as it is very complex. The taste of the Raison D'Etre is almost exactly as it smells, and leaves a bitter aftertaste which reminds me much of dry fruit. This brew goes down smooth, from beginning to end and it works very well. Although, if you are not a fan of fruitier tasting beer, you should probably steer clear of this.

Appearance - 3.8

Smell - 4.1

Taste - 4.2

Texture - 4.3

Overall - 4.10/5