Noble Rot - Dogfish Head Brewery

ryan1788a5

Massachusetts

4.03/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

750ml bottle poured into a Boulevard chalice.

A: Pours a crystal clear copper/golden color. Two fingers of fluffy, bone white head retains better than expected, though it does settle after a short period. Lacing leaves a jagged ring on the glass.

S: Bready and biscuity scents of pilsner malt and wheat. Belgian yeast scents of chalk, light touches of peppery spice, and a bit of cellar-like must. White wine grape aromas are lightly tart and fruity with hints of citrus fruits and pear. A very unique and interesting nose that displays great balance.

T: Dry biscuit and cracker malt tastes are quickly overtaken by a tide of tart, almost puckering white wine grapes with flavors redolent of citrus juices and pear. Slight acidity. No discernible hop taste, but the overall dryness of the beer and the tartness of the grapes make up for it. Yeast comes into play toward the back end with soft tastes of white pepper, chalk, and must (though to a lesser extent that the nose suggested). Finishes with tart grapes and a touch of yeast.

M: Light to medium body, somewhat foamy and creamy, ever so slightly tannic. Modest scrubbing carbonation.

O: This is a great concept that ended up working out quite well. I think the saison yeast is what really pulls it all together. A unique beer/wine hybrid that meshes perfectly and achieves a harmonious balance. Beer geeks and wine snobs alike can find a common ground in this beverage. One of Dogfish Head's more noteworthy achievements of late.

Notes: A slam-dunk cheese pairing with Moser Chardonnay washed rind.

Serving type: bottle

02-06-2013 05:47:06 | More by ryan1788a5

jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

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Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +16%

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California

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

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Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

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NoleDoc

Florida

4.48/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served from tap to glass. At first glance it has a light pale yellow color. Looks like a Belgium style and tastes like one too. Has a nice white head to it at first but dissipates rather quickly. Has a Belgium mouthfeel with slight apple and tart finish. You can taste the wheat too. Great beer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2013 00:45:12 | More by NoleDoc

VelvetExtract

Massachusetts

3.84/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A-Pours a clear yellow hue. Good head. Moderate lacing.

S-Musty and rather intense in its mustiness. Having a mild wine background, I can smell the botrytis here and it really does remind me of a dessert wine or Viognier with a bit too much age on it.

T-It really tastes white wine-like. Dessert wine but less sweet. Definitely getting similar flavors to an off-dry Viognier.

M-If the flavor is appealing to you it drinks quite well. The 9% is hidden extremely well...like wine!

O/D-One of the only DFH's wacky beers I have like. Actually I think its the only large format DFH beer I haven't been pissed about after buying it. Its cool, especially if you know about its unique origins.

Serving type: bottle

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Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

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Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

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North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

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Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

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Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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Texas

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

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Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

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Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

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Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

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Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

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Oregon

2.5/5  rDev -35.6%

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Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.7%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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