621. Dogfish Head (Milton, DE) - Chicory Stout

“First released in 1995 at our brewpub, Chicory Stout is a rich, dark brew smoothed out with a touch of roasted chicory, licorice root, and coffee. Enjoy its bold flavor and notes of roasted coffee.”

I was oddly sort of hoping for a moderate hit of licorice up front, but I’m not getting it with this first one. I don’t get a lot of coffee flavor, either—but the bitterness from the chicory and the coffee give it a nice finish. The 5.2% ABV is a nice change of pace; I don’t necessarily think that a bold, flavorful stout also needs to be big and boozy every time.