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Raging Bitch
Flying Dog Brewery
- From:
- Flying Dog Brewery
- Maryland, United States
- Style:
- Belgian IPA
Ranked #45 - ABV:
- 8.3%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #17,436 - Avg:
- 3.86 | pDev: 13.47%
- Reviews:
- 1,241
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 10, 2024
- Added:
- Sep 23, 2009
- Wants:
- 173
- Gots:
- 1,195
Two inflammatory words...one wild drink. Nectar imprisoned in a bottle. An anything-but-delicate blend of sharp hoppiness and fruity aroma, this beer is a life-changing backyard knife-fight for your palate. Once you’ve had a Raging Bitch, everything else pales in comparison. Fermented with a volcano-like Belgian yeast strain called “El Diablo,” Raging Bitch earned its polarizing name from the aggressively active nature of the yeast—unleashed, untamed, unbridled...and in heat. Enjoy its golden glow and white foaming head alongside bold flavors like spicy BBQ wings, blue cheese salads, or that bag of family-sized Cool Ranch Doritos you’re going to destroy later while binge-watching Netflix.
Malts: Caramel
Hops: Warrior, Columbus, Amarillo
Yeast: Belgian (El Diablo)
IBU: 60
Malts: Caramel
Hops: Warrior, Columbus, Amarillo
Yeast: Belgian (El Diablo)
IBU: 60
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Ratings by CTDrinks:
Reviewed by CTDrinks from Maryland
3.96/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
I am new to hoppy beers in that I avoided them for so long. I had jumped from the pils and fair lagers right into stouts, belgian ale and barley wines. The bitterness of hoppier brews was not my thing - and I want it to be! I want to enjoy ALL of the wonderful choices out there!
As such, I live in Maryland, so seeing that Flying Dog mad the transition here from CO (really?), and seeing how well received this beer has been, it was only natural that my curiousity lead me to a six pack to go.
You can see by my score that I have gotten past the bitter hops concern and really sought to enjoy this brew for all that it was made for.
An aggressive pour will grant you more head than you'd like, so be careful. Still, the reward is a beautiful dark amber color. The nose is very pleasant - a bit sweet (which is okay) mixed with the familiar hop aroma that I had come to expect - but that's okay! I like it!
The mouthfeel is very smooth - another positive for me. I like a bit of texture with my beers and this is just right.
Drinkability is something I waffled on a bit because I can't go hard after the hoppy ones - but I still arted it as good for the ovverall pleasant experience.
I've learned that not every beer is for everyone and that's okay. I like this beer. And while I won't go crazy over stocking my fridge with any collection of bitter options, I will say that this is one that I would be glad to have around.
May 08, 2010As such, I live in Maryland, so seeing that Flying Dog mad the transition here from CO (really?), and seeing how well received this beer has been, it was only natural that my curiousity lead me to a six pack to go.
You can see by my score that I have gotten past the bitter hops concern and really sought to enjoy this brew for all that it was made for.
An aggressive pour will grant you more head than you'd like, so be careful. Still, the reward is a beautiful dark amber color. The nose is very pleasant - a bit sweet (which is okay) mixed with the familiar hop aroma that I had come to expect - but that's okay! I like it!
The mouthfeel is very smooth - another positive for me. I like a bit of texture with my beers and this is just right.
Drinkability is something I waffled on a bit because I can't go hard after the hoppy ones - but I still arted it as good for the ovverall pleasant experience.
I've learned that not every beer is for everyone and that's okay. I like this beer. And while I won't go crazy over stocking my fridge with any collection of bitter options, I will say that this is one that I would be glad to have around.
More User Ratings:
Rated by Nass from Florida
3.89/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.89/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
The pour is marmalade colored. The taste is grapefruit & a hint of orange. The 8% abv is well hidden. Cheers! B
Dec 06, 2023Reviewed by mikeinportc from New York
3.8/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
BB date : 12/03/23
Slightly hazy golden amber, with light white head.
Smell is slight honey, some resinous pine, and a vague fruity aroma. Light biscuity malt , and a background yeasty smell.
Taste is pine and a bit of citrus rind.
Feel is medium, lightly sticky, with moderate, very fine, sharp carbonation.
Overall, not bad. Classic, old-school-type resinous DIPA. Don't get much of the "Belgian", except in the aroma. Nevertheless, it's a good, solid IPA, that's a nice break from NEIPAs .
Nov 26, 2023Slightly hazy golden amber, with light white head.
Smell is slight honey, some resinous pine, and a vague fruity aroma. Light biscuity malt , and a background yeasty smell.
Taste is pine and a bit of citrus rind.
Feel is medium, lightly sticky, with moderate, very fine, sharp carbonation.
Overall, not bad. Classic, old-school-type resinous DIPA. Don't get much of the "Belgian", except in the aroma. Nevertheless, it's a good, solid IPA, that's a nice break from NEIPAs .
Reviewed by Holistervildercamp from Oklahoma
4.89/5 rDev +26.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
4.89/5 rDev +26.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
She has lost some of her Belgian quality over the years. Miss her murky waters. The initial Belgian yeast scent fades quickly now. If this hadn't come so far as MD, and if it were readily available, I might rate it higher. Still has a nice label, but it doesn't advertise itself as Belgian style any longer. As it probably shouldn't. Why fuck with a good thing flying dog?
Nov 15, 2023Reviewed by freystout17 from Ohio
2.67/5 rDev -30.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
2.67/5 rDev -30.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Would not buy it again. Stringent lingering aftertaste that takes all of the fun out. Belgian ? Yes. IPA ? If so, I don't know where...?? This beer has no resemblance to a typical IPA. Think Belgian with a ferocious bitter and affronting aftertaste.
GLTA. I won't go back to this one.
Sep 15, 2023GLTA. I won't go back to this one.
Rated by gogglesnteeth from Ohio
4/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Good pre-season football beer
Aug 20, 2023
Raging Bitch from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating:
87 out of
100 with
4277 ratings
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