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Dogfish_head_chicory_stout

Brew Review #43

Dogfish Head Chicory Stout

American Stout

Dogfish Head, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA

I RATE THIS BEER: 92

RELEASE: November // THE ABV. 5.2% | IBU’s. 21 // THE NOSE: Freshly Brewed Coffee, Sauerkraut, Black Chai Tea, Cigar Smoke // THE TASTE: Toffee Yogurt, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans //THE BOTTOMLINE: Announcing its presence with the smoke of a roaring log fire, this earthy, herbal and yes, deliciously Chicory infused stout is a seductive, Egyptian cotton smooth thing of brewing witchcraft beauty. Gloriously balanced sour and creamy textures tingle and mingle sip through swallow. This winter seasonal is a drink now and must stash for later sorta’ purchase. Get it, enjoy it and wave your Dogfish Head flag in the general direction of Delaware. // THE BACKBONE: Roasted Chicory, Organic Mexican Coffee, St. John's Wort, Licorice Root, Whole-Leaf Cascade and Fuggles Hops, Pale, Roasted and Oatmeal Malts. // PRICE POINT: $12 | 6x 12oz bottles //

Food Pairings:

BBQ Pork Sandwich Chicken Fried Steak Red Velvet Cake Crêpe Suzette