Zwaanend'ale
Availability: Limited.
Release Date: April 2006
Brewed to commemorate the 375th Anniversary Celebration for the first town (Lewes) in the first state (Delaware), this is an old Dutch-style Rye Bokbier
7% abv
Draft available on tap at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, throughout Delaware, and at Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg, MD.
750 ml bottles available in Delaware.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by aracauna from Adairsville, GA, USA who has tried this beer once. (4/15/2007 9:19:08 PM)
"This one is richly malty with a ton of sweetness and a noticeable alcohol content. It is slightly on the syrupy side with a bit of spice. Not bad, but verges on cloying."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[2] Review by bfeldmann from Wilmington, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/31/2006 8:46:33 PM)
"Poured a nice amber color with small head the left okay lacing. Aroma was of caramel malts some spices and a little nutty. Flavor was caramel malts some dark fruit. Solid beer."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by eaglefan538 from DE, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (5/30/2006 12:24:41 AM)
"Pours an amber color with a decent initial head, lacing leaving something to be desired. The aroma was of caramel, really sweet, bock sweet. The flavor was of really sweet caramel, way too sweet, not enough rye to settle this one down or bitter / twang things up. Honey comes on as it warms. There is a citrus, lightly sour aspect that comes through, but this beer is too thick and sweet to be that enjoyable. Neat, but not great. Re-rate, 5/07, very similar experience, not much of a sour/citrus touch in this time, though."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 750ml @ $7 Unit Cost: $4.42 per Pint
[4] Review by E from Spring Mountain, PA, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/22/2006 8:32:22 AM)
"Poured an amber color with a small, off white head that left light lacing on the glass. Aroma of caramelly sweet malts, light spices, grainy rye, raisins, and nuts. Taste of more nuts, toffee and caramel malt, some light citrus in the background, and dark fruits as well. Chewy mouthfeel, alcohol was hidden. Thanks rambeaux."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by doulos31 from Middletown, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/3/2006 10:33:31 PM)
"Enjoyable brew…poured browni color with small head, but nice lacing. Aroma and flavor was sweet fruity malts with a bit of noticeable rye. The flavor may have been a tad too sweet, but the mouthfeel was really thick and yummy…almost syrupy. Another good "odd" brew from DFH."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 750ml @ $6.99 Unit Cost: $4.41 per Pint
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(3.3)
