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Dogfish Raison D'extra

Discussion in 'Beer Releases' started by josmickam, Apr 19, 2014.

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  1. josmickam

    josmickam Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Georgia

    I was updating my Beer folder on my computer, and I noticed that my Dogfish Head release schedule was last year's, now outdated, schedule. I checked their release schedule for 2014, and they have Raison D'extra down for December! I didn't think I would see this one on shelves, but it might happen now.
    http://www.dogfish.com/files/DFH 2014_Release calendar lores.pdf
     
    #1 josmickam, Apr 19, 2014
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  2. HopSynonymous

    HopSynonymous Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 Massachusetts

    I've never specifically sought it out, but my local has tons of cellared D'extra. Have you had it new/aged? What do you think?
     
    #2 HopSynonymous, Apr 19, 2014
  3. josmickam

    josmickam Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Georgia

    Oh? I've actually never had it. Whenever I go back to Kentucky, I can usually find Olde School, Worldwide, & 120 minute (when they're released), but I have never seen Raison D'extra. And.. of course it's illegal in Georgia because of the 14% abv cap.
     
    #3 josmickam, Apr 19, 2014
  4. HopSynonymous

    HopSynonymous Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 Massachusetts

    Yeah my place has cellared versions of all of those and I haven't yet tried any! I figure it's probably perfect for learning about cellaring changes. I think their D'extras are 2005-2007...WWs are 2009...and I don't remember the Olde School dates.
     
    #4 HopSynonymous, Apr 19, 2014
  5. DaveLikesAle

    DaveLikesAle Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2006 Ohio

    I don't think that they have bottled d'Extra for several years. 07 may have been the last. Nice to see it coming back. Don't see WWS on that list though.
     
    #5 DaveLikesAle, Apr 19, 2014
  6. csustar001

    csustar001 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 New York

    I have a few bottles of 2007 d'extra left. Opened one last year and it was fantastic, holding up great. Looking to open another one this year. I am excited to see they are bringing it back.
     
    #6 csustar001, Apr 19, 2014
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  7. singlespeed

    singlespeed Pundit (753) Sep 17, 2005 Delaware
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    The last batch of WWS, bottled on 11/11/13, hit the shelves in December-January. It will not be made this year. I've got plenty of the last batch, so hit me up if you want to trade!
     
    #7 singlespeed, Apr 19, 2014
  8. MikeT77

    MikeT77 Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2010 New York

    I believe the last Raison D'Extra bottling was in 3/2007.
     
    #8 MikeT77, Apr 19, 2014
  9. HopSynonymous

    HopSynonymous Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2013 Massachusetts

    No wonder my local has a lot cellared up then! Cause if they exist, they're cellared.
     
    #9 HopSynonymous, Apr 19, 2014
  10. hopley

    hopley Pooh-Bah (2,820) Feb 24, 2010 Massachusetts
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    I know your local - forgot the name but it's just outside Davis Square in Somerville right? I saw the D'extra there for ~$20? Despite my love for the regular Raison D'etre (I even brew a clone of it myself) - I'm not too psyched to drop that much on what might be a 7 year old miss - so glad to hear an update is coming!
     
    #10 hopley, Apr 20, 2014
  11. DaveLikesAle

    DaveLikesAle Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2006 Ohio

    I think my friend in Chicago has some for me, but if not I'll let you know. We're not responsible enough in Ohio to buy beer with an abv that high.
     
    #11 DaveLikesAle, Apr 20, 2014
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  12. rudzud

    rudzud Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2010 Massachusetts
    In Memoriam

    D'Extra is holding up amazing. Had one a few months back (2007 batch) and it was delicious. If this truly is a rerelease, bring it on!
     
    #12 rudzud, Apr 20, 2014
  13. hopley

    hopley Pooh-Bah (2,820) Feb 24, 2010 Massachusetts
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    Bummer on the ABV restriction, but still - you're not being closed out of too many beers!
     
    #13 hopley, Apr 20, 2014
  14. josmickam

    josmickam Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Georgia

    That's true! While there are a handful of great beers that are above 14%, there are even more that are under the percentage cap. I usually stock up on 120 minute, Worldwide, Olde School, and other delicious, strong beers when I go back home over the holidays.
     
    #14 josmickam, Apr 20, 2014
  15. Jonada

    Jonada Savant (1,174) May 23, 2012 New Jersey
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    This isn't accurate. There was a batch bottled in January 2014 that showed up on shelves a month or two ago.
     
    #15 Jonada, Apr 20, 2014
  16. gillagorilla

    gillagorilla Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2013 Maryland

    I wish we had some vintage Raison D'extra on the shelves around here.
     
    #16 gillagorilla, Apr 20, 2014
  17. josmickam

    josmickam Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Georgia

    Tell me about it. The only 'vintage' bottles in my current town are old bottles of once fresh beers that no one has purchased.
     
    #17 josmickam, Apr 20, 2014
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  18. frenchblood21

    frenchblood21 Zealot (552) Nov 22, 2011 Ohio
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    I can also testify to the deliciousness of this beer. I had one from 2007 about a year ago, and just like the trader said before, it was incredible. I have only 1 left and I will be cracking it open before the hot Summer season starts.
     
    #18 frenchblood21, Apr 20, 2014
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  19. terrapinfan88

    terrapinfan88 Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2009 Virginia

    2006 is drinking great right now.
     
    #19 terrapinfan88, Apr 20, 2014
  20. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    The last time I had one was about a year ago. Tastied freaking delicious.
     
    #20 VncentLIFE, Apr 20, 2014
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