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Alpha Dog Imperial IPA
Laughing Dog Brewing
- From:
- Laughing Dog Brewing
- Idaho, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
Ranked #2,053 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #22,438 - Avg:
- 3.73 | pDev: 13.67%
- Reviews:
- 313
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 05, 2023
- Added:
- Feb 14, 2009
- Wants:
- 27
- Gots:
- 55
Brewed with only the finest Northwest malts and copious amounts of Columbus and Mt. Hood Hops. Our Imperial IPA is ahead of the pack.
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Ratings by Beerandraiderfan:
Reviewed by Beerandraiderfan from Nevada
4/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this one on bottle and on tap, doesn't lose anything either way. Good light orange appearance, ample head. Aroma was sweet and hoppy, good touch.
Taste, super hoppy, a hop forward dipa that isn't overcome by sweetness, malt or alcohol. Orange and maybe pine, pineapple to a much lesser degree. Certainly has a great deal of bitterness, but when coupled with a great deal of hop mouthfeel, we're in happy beerandraiderfan territory. Bitter, hoppy, dry, that's how I like 'em.
Sep 28, 2010Taste, super hoppy, a hop forward dipa that isn't overcome by sweetness, malt or alcohol. Orange and maybe pine, pineapple to a much lesser degree. Certainly has a great deal of bitterness, but when coupled with a great deal of hop mouthfeel, we're in happy beerandraiderfan territory. Bitter, hoppy, dry, that's how I like 'em.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by TooManyGlasses from Canada (AB)
4.29/5 rDev +15%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.29/5 rDev +15%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
12 ounce can purchased in Sandpoint, ID.
Beautiful clear orange copper pour with two fingers of creamy off white/pale khaki head.
Nose bursts of diesel and resinous hops - dank and weedy, pine, and hiding in back caramel malt; weirdly intermittent hint of vanilla, and a touch of a floral aroma.
Initially there is a caramel malty sweetness on the palate but this is quickly obliterated by a resinous, sticky bitter blast at the back of the palate - grapefruit peel, pine needles and a leafy/weedy dankness. Softer tropical notes as warmed, but clearly the goal was bitterness and goal achieved!
Medium full mouthfeel with decent carbonation and a lasting sticky bitterness.
Honestly a holdover from the IBU wars of the past and I think it may be a divisive beer - I quite like it - but this is NOT the juicy sweet hazy DIPA often seen today.
Aug 05, 2023Beautiful clear orange copper pour with two fingers of creamy off white/pale khaki head.
Nose bursts of diesel and resinous hops - dank and weedy, pine, and hiding in back caramel malt; weirdly intermittent hint of vanilla, and a touch of a floral aroma.
Initially there is a caramel malty sweetness on the palate but this is quickly obliterated by a resinous, sticky bitter blast at the back of the palate - grapefruit peel, pine needles and a leafy/weedy dankness. Softer tropical notes as warmed, but clearly the goal was bitterness and goal achieved!
Medium full mouthfeel with decent carbonation and a lasting sticky bitterness.
Honestly a holdover from the IBU wars of the past and I think it may be a divisive beer - I quite like it - but this is NOT the juicy sweet hazy DIPA often seen today.
Rated by Ghrymm from Canada (BC)
3.68/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12 oz can. Canned on 08/30/2022.
I feel Beer_Right_Back from Arizona hit the nail on the head, somewhat rough for a Imperial IPA.
Oct 20, 2022I feel Beer_Right_Back from Arizona hit the nail on the head, somewhat rough for a Imperial IPA.
Reviewed by Beer_Right_Back from Arizona
3/5 rDev -19.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -19.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Bitter, aggressive, and rough around the edges. This beer could be a real punch to the face for those sleeping on it. It's pretty one-dimensional, and straight to the point. We think that it runs closely parallel to Arrogant Bastard.
Sep 09, 2020Rated by Nova69 from Florida
5/5 rDev +34%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +34%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is absolutely the best Imperial IPA ever......and perhaps the best beer in the world, my FAVORITE
Feb 03, 2019Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
4.01/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.01/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
An IPA with a restrained bitterness. Pours a thick, fluffy head four fingers high. Mellow hoppiness lingers on the palate. No alcohol burn detected despite the 8.5% ABV. Nice sipper for a long evening.
Feb 26, 2018Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont
3.15/5 rDev -15.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.15/5 rDev -15.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
This was poured into a snifter. The appearance was a hazy copper/orange color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within about a minute. There was some light speckled lacing clinging slightly. The smell had some grapefruit/piney aromas here and there. The taste was similar. On the palate, this one sat about a medium on the body with a fair sessionability about it. The carbonation was somewhat sharp but not overbearing. Overall, good DIPA, it’s nothing over the top but gets the DIPA fix done.
Jun 27, 2017
Alpha Dog Imperial IPA from Laughing Dog Brewing
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
687 ratings
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