RateBeer

Dogfish Head Black and Blue

Percentile
79
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
5293.36/5.03.35/5.0Special10%92.4Flute
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.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 mkobes (2104), paramus, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 23, 2007  
Deep clear orange amber in color with a nice fluffy head. Fruity sour spicy aroma. Cherry coriander notes. Spicy fruity grassy hoppy flavor. Cherry notes. Finish is bitter. Smooth. Very drinkable. Nice beer.


 blankboy (3207), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Sep 20, 2007  
My bottle (750ml) shared with tupalev, jerc & mabel. Pours a clear orange-amber with lots of bubbles and a large somewhat-lasting off-white head. Aroma of slightly sour fruit, spices and Belgian yeast. Flavour’s fruity and malty along with spices, light grassy hops and a light bitter finish. I couldn’t really detect the alcohol at all. Medium bodied. For a Fruit Beer this is pretty good stuff.


 Oakes (8093), gone rambling, Vietnam
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Sep 16, 2007  
Slight purplish accent to the dark amber colour. The aroma contains hints of yeast, blueberry, coriander and a peppery, tripelish malt backbone. Fairly sweet, only hints of blackberry and a light yeast character. Drinks lighter than its weight class. Good entry to the fruit beer category.


 jeffc666 (1891), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Sep 11, 2007  
Lightly hazed amber body with a nice dense off-white head. The aroma is surprisingly lacking in fruitiess, clean and fairly neutral. The flavor is interesting, bitter, minimal fruit. Ok but quite of boring.


 BitchesBrew (710), Berkeley, California, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/512/20
Sep 8, 2007  
Clear reddish/blue amber color, short white head. Fruity, slightly boozy aroma. Syrupy, sweet fruit flavors, with some decent yeast character. Very little malt presence in the mix. Not bad, overall.


 kp (8399), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Sep 1, 2007    Updated: Jun 2, 2008
Date: 06/12/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting

Appearance: clear dark blood red, wispy beige head, drippy lace,
Aroma: light tart fruit aroma,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: nice light fruity berry flavor, touch of tartness, light esters, earthy bitterness keeps it pretty dry,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4


 DougShoemaker (2856), Toronto, Canada
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 30, 2007  
Cole’s On Tap. Aroma of candied malt, treacle and some mixed fruit, auburn, tiny toffee head. Strong taste of mixed fruit, some caramel, malty. Sweet, medium bodied, refreshing. A really nice treat.


 jackson220 (136), new lenox, Illinois, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 29, 2007  
Pours a clear ruby red brown brew with a thick pinkish white head. Fast dissolving head and leaves a sparce lacing. Aroma is sweet berries, roasted malt, and a touch of pepper. Taste is highly carbonated, very tart berries, more spice and hints of coriander & cinnamon. Finish is medium body, a little dry and a tart aftertaste. not bad, liked the red and white better... but very drinkable



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC