DFH to stop bottling Raison D'Etre?

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  1. BurkeBeerGuy

    BurkeBeerGuy Initiate (0) May 27, 2008 Virginia

    A local beer buyer for a grocery store (who knows his stuff) reports that DFH is turning Raison D'Etre to draft-only; no more bottles. Anyone else heard that?
     
    #1 BurkeBeerGuy, Dec 30, 2013
  2. Ace_of_Suds

    Ace_of_Suds Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2013 New York

    I haven't heard that yet, but that would be a huge bummer. That's always a been solid go-to beer that can be found at most convenience stores in NYC and be bought in a pinch.
     
    #2 Ace_of_Suds, Dec 30, 2013
  3. jbaker67

    jbaker67 Pooh-Bah (2,035) Jul 1, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I thought I heard they were going to stop bottling it but that they would be bringing back Raison D'Extra.
     
    #3 jbaker67, Dec 30, 2013
  4. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Don't have to hear it. It's on their web site, draft only for 2014
     
    #4 drtth, Dec 30, 2013
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  5. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    D'Extra scheduled for next Dec.
     
    #5 drtth, Dec 30, 2013
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  6. Ilovelampandbeer

    Ilovelampandbeer Pooh-Bah (1,719) Aug 25, 2013 New York
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    not something i lament...raison IMVHO is their hardest beer to finish
     
    #6 Ilovelampandbeer, Dec 30, 2013
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  7. BubalooBrewMaster

    BubalooBrewMaster Savant (1,164) Feb 24, 2013 Kentucky
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    Solid beer imo
     
    #7 BubalooBrewMaster, Dec 30, 2013
  8. BeerMe330

    BeerMe330 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2013 Ohio

    Doh that sucks. I actually do like this beer.
     
    #8 BeerMe330, Dec 30, 2013
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  9. RocketFrogDavid

    RocketFrogDavid Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2010 Virginia

    This is what I read, and I think it's a great move. D'Extra is great and one of their originals, way back from the late 90s. Also very ageble. Been a long time since I've had this fresh, but have had some well aged ones recently. Looking forward to this.
     
    #9 RocketFrogDavid, Dec 30, 2013
  10. YamBag

    YamBag Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Great, less shelf turds at my local store
     
    #10 YamBag, Dec 30, 2013
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  11. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    my review of it reflects my dislike for this one. bring back the retired extra I say. I will not miss it. sad because I like most DFH.
     
    #11 azorie, Dec 30, 2013
  12. Sludgeman

    Sludgeman Grand Pooh-Bah (3,356) Aug 17, 2012 District of Columbia
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    Not crying over this development.
     
    #12 Sludgeman, Dec 30, 2013
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  13. Jeffreysan

    Jeffreysan Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 Virginia

    Well, I'm crying. Raison de Etre is one of my favorite beers period! Gonna have to stock up on some six packs for cellaring.

    Happy that de Extra is coming back though!!
     
    #13 Jeffreysan, Dec 30, 2013
  14. Prince_Casual

    Prince_Casual Savant (1,236) Nov 3, 2012 District of Columbia
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    I love some DFH, not always the $/oz, but they've got some great stuff...

    but I NEVER NEVER EVER understood people thinking raison was even decent, let alone good/great. Luckily everyone likes different things so everyone can get what they want, except for the RdE bottle fans :wink:
     
    #14 Prince_Casual, Dec 30, 2013
  15. EastHarris

    EastHarris Devotee (347) Jan 9, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Yea, you heard right.

    Chicory Stout has also suffered the same fate.
     
    #15 EastHarris, Dec 31, 2013
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  16. shand

    shand Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 13, 2010 Florida
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    Unfortunately, I could tell you that both Raison d'Etre and Chicory Stout don't really more retail product, so they were both on their way out. If they continue to retire their poor sellers, Festina Peche is the next to go. :slight_frown:
     
    #16 shand, Dec 31, 2013
  17. kell50

    kell50 Pooh-Bah (2,334) Jul 25, 2007 North Carolina
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    I seriously never understood this beer. Not that upset about this news.
     
    #17 kell50, Dec 31, 2013
  18. rc51sport

    rc51sport Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2013 North Carolina

    I'm more disturbed that they will no longer be bottling My Antonia...
     
    #18 rc51sport, Dec 31, 2013
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  19. DrDemento456

    DrDemento456 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,439) May 15, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Can't say I would miss it. Very hard to drink even though its around 8%. Pretty affordable but maybe it will be replaced with something new.
     
    #19 DrDemento456, Dec 31, 2013
  20. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    NBD for me. Not sure I've even went thru a case of it in all the time I've been drinking craft. So many other $10 beers that crush that one! I like it, but I almost NEVER seek it out. A mix a six brew here and there, that's about it.
    bye bye
     
    #20 Thickfreakness, Dec 31, 2013
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