Au Courant
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

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From:
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
 
Delaware, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.57 | pDev: 16.53%
Reviews:
171
Ratings:
190
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 14, 2022
Added:
Dec 04, 2003
Wants:
  28
Gots:
  6
A remarkable, strong Belgian Pale Ale brewed with French Pilsner malt and pale Belgian Candi Sugar. Pureed currants and our house Belgian Ale strain are added to the fermenter to create a unique beer.Brewed to bolster your bluster in the colder weather!
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Rated: 3 by mpenske from California

Nov 14, 2022
 
Rated: 3.81 by Gkruszewski from New York

Nov 05, 2021
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Reviewed by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania

1.51/5  rDev -57.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 1
I spent way too much money on this case of beer.
It was absolutely horrible.
I enjoy fruit/sour beers but this was not quaffable at all.
I called the brewery to complain as I could not return it.
They gave me a t-shirt.
Nov 15, 2020
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

1.93/5  rDev -45.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1.75
A mix of light copper and yellow color, white head, 1/2". Aroma was berries, tart, currants, a little bit weird.

Taste was brutal, how something can be so bitter without much from the hops, but then a sweetness that doesn't play with the bitterness. Dark fruit bitterness, harsh alcohol mouthfeel. Hot stuff.
Mar 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by dannyfayy from Pennsylvania

Dec 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by zestar from California

Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Jul 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Apr 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Nov 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by GRG1313 from California

Oct 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Varkias41 from New Jersey

Aug 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by matjack85 from Illinois

Feb 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by POTABLE83 from New York

Jul 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by jfcaa193 from Canada (QC)

Feb 14, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Dec 20, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by HopStoopid120 from Connecticut

Dec 16, 2011
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Reviewed by BeerFMAndy from Wisconsin

3.97/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle split and poured into a Duvel tulip.
7% ABV, no date (Bottle from 2004!)

A big sloppy wet kiss-thanks to bnieman for sharing this aged bottle from his cellar!

A - Not pale in the least, but oh well, what's a (style) name good for anyway. Blood red and cloudy, Au Courant isn't topped by much head. Thin, loose bubbles cling around the outer edge.

S - Slightly funky yeast notes give way to a fruity underbelly of currants and black cherries. Notes of lactic acidity forewarn of light sourness to come.

T - Merlot-like in flavor, currants and grapes blend nicely with a smooth malt balance. Not totally nuanced, but good regardless.

M - Lightly tart and minimally sour on the finish with a medium-light body and wine-like dryness to the back end.

O - Interesting blend going on in this brew, it's pretty unique but probably much better fresh. Still, Au Courant has hung on very well for it's age!
Dec 06, 2011
 
Rated: 1 by rab53 from Washington

Dec 01, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by Beertracker from Oklahoma

Nov 29, 2011
Au Courant from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 190 ratings