Dogfish Head - Black and Blue (2007)

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.


The ABV is 10.0 and the IBU rating is 25
Style - Fruit Beer
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Snifter, Tumbler or Mug
Delivery 750ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a cloudy copper color with a big tan head that dissipated quickly. Good lacing.
Aroma - Citrus fruit, some berries notes.
Taste -  Strange at first, not sure what's happening here, sweet, a hint of fruit. (Where are the blackberries and blueberries??)
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation, lite body. Creamy, nice feel, no alcohol burn.
Drinkable - A very pleasant drink, very refreshing and smooth.  Aging has mellowed out this brew.  Aging also affected the color of the beer and head.  Alcohol is well hidden.  The only negative thing is that the berry taste has nearly vanished from the aging process.

This beer pairs well with salads.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B
Ratebeer Rating =87