Devil Dog Imperial IPA
Laughing Dog Brewing

Devil Dog Imperial IPADevil Dog Imperial IPA
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From:
Laughing Dog Brewing
 
Idaho, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
10%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 11.84%
Reviews:
127
Ratings:
243
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 31, 2019
Added:
Mar 18, 2007
Wants:
  17
Gots:
  15
Devil Dog started as a labor of love but quickly took a life of its own, leaving us drooling like Pavlov's dogs at the mere mention of its name. At 98 IBU's and 5.2 pounds of hops to the barrel, the Devil Dog leaves you whimpering for more. Triple dry hopped and at 10% ABV, more than one of these bad boys will cause you to howl at passing strangers, chew up your toys and anything else you can get your sharp little teeth on.
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Rated: 3.94 by mhe1931 from Michigan

Mar 31, 2019
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Reviewed by billstyler from Idaho

4.19/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
If you want a knock-your-face-off party drink, grab a couple of these. It's not a session brew, by my standards. More of a "set sail from the banks of the River Catatonia" brew if you get too involved, it will mellow you and speed a headlong dive into viewing the world through amber-colored foggy glasses. It is hoppier than I like for longer sessions, but it's quite good and would be a great addition to a night of trying different brews. It has a clean finish, but the opening shot is hard-hitting. Hops lovers will not be disappointed.
May 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.28 by AGoodStout from Kansas

Nov 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by gopens44 from Virginia

Sep 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by RBorsato from Virginia

Feb 21, 2017
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Reviewed by hophugger from Virginia

4.11/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
May piss off a few diehard 120 minute lovers here, but...........this inexpensive 22 ounce beer($8) from Laughing Dog reminds me so much of DFH 120 minute IPA. Although the abv is lower, the huge hop presence and great balance with the malt backbone produce a very nice beer. Color is a golden amber with light head and spotty lacing. Lots of IBUs and like I said, great malts, bring this beer to the next level. Balance is a big player and finish is fairly clean, cleaner than I would have expected....
Oct 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by John_Beeryman from Virginia

Sep 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.08 by Seanecy from Virginia

Aug 23, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.59/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Substantial yellow color, 1/2" white head that isn't much for retention. Aroma was good, triple dry hopping isn't super aggressive, seemed like they triple dry hopped with bittering C hops instead of proprietary aroma hops.

Taste had all of the 10% abv there, around 100 ibu bitterness levels, loads of crystal malt. Lots of grapefruit and an earthen agricultural feel to the backend mouthfeel wise.

Decent.
Apr 08, 2016
 
Rated: 2.91 by woodchipper from Connecticut

Apr 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by OB1 from Ohio

Nov 23, 2015
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Reviewed by TheRougeBastard from North Carolina

3.44/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Maybe it's me, but many of the "Imperial" IPA's I've tried have been more barley-wine's than an IPA! I suppose age could be an issue...as many breweries fail to date their bottles or if they do, they rub off or smear so you're unable to read it. All that being said, this bottle of Devil Dog is as described above. Looked like an IPA, but the smell, taste, and feel were all barley-wine, and a fairly high .abv one at that. Very drinkable, however but you can feel a tad bit of the alcohol burn on the way down! Not that that is a bad thing though! Overall, I'd recommend giving it a try.
Nov 22, 2015
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Reviewed by delta490 from Virginia

3.68/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a cloudy reddish amber with a creamier off-white head. The head has a small amount of retention and leaves small amounts of tight, mostly small and soapy lacing. The aroma has a nice blend of caramel malts and pine hops. The taste isn't bad but it doesn't quite achieve the symbiosis and the parts are distinct more than complimentary. The body has a nice thicker feel to it, mostly smooth with just a little tingle from the alcohol and a little bitter bite.
Oct 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by jtaylord from Texas

Sep 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by melza from West Virginia

Sep 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by Boone757 from Virginia

Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by jvodom from Maryland

Aug 23, 2015
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Reviewed by KomodoDragon from Virginia

4.26/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
This big breed IPA looks the part, sunset orange, large head, lacing, lots of activity but clear. Nice looking beer.

Maybe my nose is broke, but do not pick up much in the smell. Maybe some faint fruit, but no noticeable hopiness.

Creamy smooth from start to wonderful lingering finish. Orange rinds, peppery spice, butterscotch and caramel malts. little heat of the alcohol. Full bodied for a smooth beer. Little bit of sweetness - like a sweet white wine. Tremendous feel.

Great brew. Big hops presence, but not a big bitter bite and lingering is subtle. But full flavor with lots of character
Jul 28, 2015
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Reviewed by Elsuperjefe from Virginia

3.09/5  rDev -18.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Nose is sweet... Musky and grassy. Hop bomb for sure. Hops overwhelms pretty much everything else but sweet caramel and fruits come out after sitting for a while. 10.85 feels more like a 12... Crump style if it were a dance. Overall hops is a little sloppy but otherwise ok. Will probably not buy again.
Jul 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by VeganUndead from Virginia

Jul 15, 2015
Devil Dog Imperial IPA from Laughing Dog Brewing
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 243 ratings