The Dirt
Chicory is a stout is made with Mexican coffee, but it operated much more like a black lager to me. It had nice earthy notes on the front half, with slight tastes of coffee combined with a small bite (not really spicy, but sharp). There were slight smokey notes as well, but not really smoked.
I say the beer seemed more like a black lager because the flavor profile subsides dramatically after about half of the way through your sip. This is a characteristic I have experienced with many black lagers, and why some people do not like them as much compared to a stout, porter, or even a brown. Although in this case, there is a small hint of coffee that remains. You do get the coffee and some chocolate notes to be more present when you "slurp" it more, thus releasing more of the profile (kind of like wine tasting). But in the end, I would have liked to see a bit more bite (hops, alcohol, etc.). That said, still an enjoyable beer, just not one of my favorites from Dogfish.
Worth it?
I wouldn't buy a 4-pack of this (I bought a single for under $2), and probably won't purchase again. But if you have more of a nose for coffee, you might get more flavor out of this than I did. And if you're a fan of Dogfish, buying a single of this is worth a try.
The Final Word
