Dogfish Head Raison d'Etre

I've had DFH Raison d'Etre before, and I remember liking it quite a bit, so when I found a 6er of it for considerably cheaper than I can usually get it for, I bought it.  After all, what's the point of being on vacation if you can't splurge a bit here and there?  It wasn't quite as fresh this time around (last time I had it, I was at DFH in Rehoboth, DE), but it was still damn tasty:

Vittles:

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

8% abv

25 IBU

Score:

Appearance: 8/10

Aroma: 21/25

Taste: 37/40

Mouthfeel: 8/10

Style: 4/5

Drinkability: 8/10

Overall: 86/100

Impression:
I love the rich color this beer has.  The aroma is complex, with hints of brown sugar, molasses, dark fruits (raisins and figs mainly, plums are more understated), and rich malty deliciousness.  The flavors largely follow the nose, but it also has a vinous quality, and the yeast characteristics are a little more apparent.  There's some spiciness to it, and it has a medium-full body with a fair amount of effervescence to keep it lively.  It ends on a slightly dry note, and the aftertaste is malty-sweet.  I think I'm going to stow a bottle away for a while and see how well it ages.

Cheers!