#238 Dogfish Head - Black and Blue

Another limited release beer with odd additions. This one uses Blackberries and Blueberry puree with a belgian-style Strong ale.

This beer has a fruity smell with a hint of wild bacteria funk. There is a deep red color, almost maroon, with some fine particles of sediment floating around. The head is thin, just barely showing on the edges of the glass, not uncommon for fruit beers.

The beer tastes sweet like syrup. There is some fruit flavors, but they are not very strong. The wild bacteria funk is a weak taste, but present with some tart notes. The mouthfeel is full adding to the syrup taste and feel. The finish is sweet with a hint of tartness.

This beer is only ok. I would guess the brewery making this beer might have expected more fruit flavors. The over all taste is just sweet, and the fruit does not come through. It's hard to know how a limited release fruit beer will turn out, often fruit flavors are lost in fermentation.