Raison D'Etre is a deep mahogany, Belgian-style brown ale brewed with beet sugar, raisins and Belgian-style yeast.Dogfish began brewing this one at their pub in 1996 as the answer to the question, "What beer should I enjoy with a wood-grilled steak?" Raison D'Etre fits the bill. It's as tasty and complex as a fine red wine.