Apr
8
Dogfish Head Fort - Berry-licious!
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We have this great beer place in my neighborhood called the Foodery. They have a deli and beers. That’s pretty much it. What makes the it such a great place is that you can grab a six-pack carrier and build your own. If you’re a beer lover, this is the place for you. It’s also a bit pricey. I paid $27 for a six pack one night. Yikes! Amazing brew has its price.
Last week I was in there browsing the selections and I came across a quart-size bottle of an interesting looking brew from Dogfish Head, the incredible craft brewer from Milton, Delaware. It’s called Fort and it’s nice! It’s sour like a barley wine with a splash of Framboise. Dogfish Head produces Fort every December with “a ton of raspberries.” They claim it ages like wine but I think it’s just fine as it is.
I’m really not much of a barley wine fan - it’s a little too strong and not hoppy enough for my taste. However, I find Fort to be really drinkable and not overly sweet. The hint of raspberry is done just right. It’s best suited for occasional sipping and it’s definitely not for Friday night edge removal.