Positive Contact - Dogfish Head Brewery

animal69

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

10-21-2012 14:41:29 | More by animal69

powz87

Illinois

3/5  rDev -22.3%

05-25-2013 02:13:17 | More by powz87

Vigilante

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-24-2013 06:54:54 | More by Vigilante

runlikeakenyan

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-23-2013 23:52:28 | More by runlikeakenyan

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.65/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Served in a snifter at Durty Nellie's.

Shit, I was worried I'd never see this stuff, then BAM! here it is on-tap at Nellie's. It pours a lightly-hazy brass topped by a finger of lightly off-white foam. The nose comprises honey, cranberry, white grape, chili pepper, and apples. There's a fairly random mixture for ya, eh? At least it's good... The taste brings in more of the same, though with more white grape, the pepper has taken on more of a curry/cumin character, and some flowers enter the picture for the sake of it. The body is a lithe medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda gel-like feel. Overall, a decidedly interesting beer, one that showcases the versatility of apples in brewing and the possibilities of sheer randomness.

Serving type: on-tap

05-20-2013 23:46:56 | More by TMoney2591

clayrock81

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a clearish gold body with two finger head that slowly receeds and left plenty of lace. I pick up citric notes and yeast as well as some peppery spice, but also get some type of apple like sweetness which I guess is the cider and there is a slight sweet malt aroma as well. This kind of reminded me less of a wit and more of a Belgian Pale only because the citric twang and spicey zip I associate with those brews is not as pronounced as one would normally find in a wit. They are in there, but there's also some plush juicy and tropical fruit notes and some sugary malt sweetness as well. Beer is light-to-medium bodied, creamy at times and sharp at others thanks to carbonation and the ABV is well-hidden.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 11:24:37 | More by clayrock81

brentblack1

New York

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-20-2013 02:25:43 | More by brentblack1

kojevergas

California

3.29/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

9% ABV confirmed. 1 pint 9.4 fl oz brown glass bottle with okay label art and branded copper pressure cap acquired at Cap N Cork Junior Market for $15.00 and served into a Mitchells of Lancaster flared stem-tulip in me gaff in low altitude Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California. Reviewed live. Expectations are high; I'm in the mood for a good witbier - but I'm skeptical about Dogfish Head.

Served cold, straight from the fridge. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.

The cap yielded a crisp "psh" upon opening; no beer surged out or anything. Carbonation appears adequate but not overdone.

A: Pours a two finger white colour head of nice cream and thickness. Retention is good for the ABV - about 4 minutes. Body colour is a clear pale straw yellow. Translucent and transparent. It's got me worried; every good witbier I've had has been cloudy but this isn't. Was it filtered? Seems off for the style. I'm hesitant. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show.

Sm: Lemon and orange citrus fruit notes. Estery. Pale malts. Fresh, fruity, and inviting. No yeast character is detectable. No alcohol is detectable. Some cream. Light spices - cilantro sticks out. Not getting the cidery notes mentioned on the label. The aroma is typical of the style overall. Minimal floral hop character. A moderate strength aroma - pretty assertive for a witbier. Appealing and inviting.

T: Orange and lemon citrus fruit esters. Pale malts. No real yeasty character. Alcohol is more prominent than in most witbiers, but still well concealed. Vague cilantro does come through. Apple skin. Not getting any cayenne pepper as listed on the label. Clean and crisp. Pleasant to drink. Decently balanced. Forceful for the style; it doesn't come off natural or traditional. The alcohol in particular is upsetting. Attempts to be complex at the expense of balance and purity. Not at all subtle. Approachable, but it misses the mark for the style.

Mf: Crisp and clean. Smooth and wet. Suits the flavour profile well. To style. Overcarbonated. Decent presence on the palate.

Dr: Price point is way too high considering the quality here. I wouldn't get it again but it's an interesting take on a witbier. It feels very American and non-traditional; the brewers are trying to pack in flavour needlessly. A witbier is a subtle and balanced style; these brewers are forcing complexity where it has no place. Alcohol is too high and noticeable for the style. A decent attempt at the style, but a misguided one. The efforts to make it cidery and spicy largely fail, and we're left with a bad excuse for a witbier in terms of conventions. I'll be sticking to Allagash White; it's supremely better and the price point is more respectable - even though it's imported farther.

Low B-

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 00:54:24 | More by kojevergas

RaulMondesi

California

3.41/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

At tha lil wiener hipster joint - linx, for some "frites" and a few brews.

My brother ordered this not knowing what it was (he poured half out to me) and I sure wish that he didn't. Raul's like, yeah, he gets it, but like hoo-hoes wearing wedges, he wish he didn't. It's palatable, and like a girl in wedges, he won't turn it away. But like said hoochie, Raul wishes that this beer could just put some stilettos on.

Serving type: on-tap

05-20-2013 00:21:57 | More by RaulMondesi

sanitarium16

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -35.2%

05-19-2013 23:22:38 | More by sanitarium16

TXhomebrewer

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-19-2013 01:22:41 | More by TXhomebrewer

Glen0matiC

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

05-19-2013 00:24:48 | More by Glen0matiC

sierrahopdevil05

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-18-2013 15:41:07 | More by sierrahopdevil05

beernads

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -28.8%

05-18-2013 07:03:50 | More by beernads

megamass

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-18-2013 04:10:55 | More by megamass

JoeyRamon

New York

4.13/5  rDev +7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Very intense for a wit, couldn't drink more than a glass. Still, very well crafted and flavorful. Apple flavor comes off differently than expected, not as cider-y as one would think... Just wish there was less alcohol for a more enjoyable summer sipper.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 20:51:36 | More by JoeyRamon

RollBounce

New York

3.58/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5

smells of apples cinnamon, lemon peel, little golden color, creamy mouthfeel,with with nice carbonation that fades quickly small bubbles, no lacing, some we wheatyness.with orange, pepper, and a mild sweet aftertaste. Overall an Imperial saison style with a nice mouth feel and a small uniqueness.cool but not over interesting.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 19:34:23 | More by RollBounce

Thedrizzle

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

05-17-2013 19:26:16 | More by Thedrizzle

dan027

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.3%

05-17-2013 02:17:04 | More by dan027

NoleDoc

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

05-17-2013 00:40:22 | More by NoleDoc

kbrown

Ohio

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-16-2013 23:52:52 | More by kbrown

NickThePyro

Washington

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-16-2013 03:25:49 | More by NickThePyro

ejane

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-16-2013 02:59:13 | More by ejane

Kerfluffel

Washington

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-15-2013 17:18:06 | More by Kerfluffel

vrbulldog22

Ohio

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-13-2013 18:45:42 | More by vrbulldog22