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Dogfish Head Black and Blue

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bottled
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
5323.36/5.03.35/5.0Special10%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.
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 Ungstrup (15260), Frederiksberg, Denmark
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/104/510/20
May 19, 2007  
Bottled. An amber beer with a thick beige head. The aroma is sweet with strong notes of alcohol and malt - quite simple. The flavor is sweet malty again with strong notes of alcohol, and some light berry notes. Too strong on the alcohol and too simple - for me.


 Papsoe (14996), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
May 20, 2007  
(Bottle 75 cl) Pours a clear, reddish amber with a small, off-white head. Sweetish, berry like notes in the aroma. Fairly full-bodied dominated by the sweet berry notes that lead to a warming, alcoholic finish. Quite delicate. 120507


 yespr (12190), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
May 15, 2007  
CBF07 sample from 75 cl bottle. Pours red/orange, little head but some lacing. Aroma of sweet dried fruit and malt. Flavour of sweet malt and dried fruits. Finish is sweet.


 fonefan (11640), VestJylland, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
May 17, 2007  
Bottle @ Københavnske Øldage 2007 in Copenhagen. Clear amber color with virtually none head. Aroma is tart and fruit, berries (black & blueberries). Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet, light to moderate acidic, light bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is watery, carbonation is soft.


 MiP (9092), Sønderborg, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jun 7, 2007  
Bottle at KØ07. Weak berry aroma. Clear red/chestnut colour, no head. The flavour is mostly berries, a little sour.


 joergen (8609), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
May 19, 2007  
Bottle. Clear orange red coloured with a white head. Aroma of berries with notes of fruits and caramel. Flavour of berries with notes of fruits and caramel.


 kp (8396), 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


 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.



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