Stray Dog Lager
Brewmaster Jack

Stray Dog LagerStray Dog Lager
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From:
Brewmaster Jack
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.46 | pDev: 17.05%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
56
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 13, 2016
Added:
Apr 18, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  11
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Rated: 3.52 by connecticutpoet from Connecticut

Jun 13, 2016
 
Rated: 2.7 by woodchipper from Connecticut

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by JBudraux from Massachusetts

Mar 03, 2016
 
Rated: 2.9 by FrankShirley from Massachusetts

Jan 04, 2016
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Reviewed by fitzy84 from Massachusetts

3.57/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
Bought a bottle at the Beer Shop in East Longmeadow, MA. Served in a pilsner glass. The beer has a clear, light amber appearance with visibility for the carbonation and a thick, solid foam head. Aromas include a mixture of grassy malts with some bready smells and dark fruit. The carbonation of the drink was really great at bringing out the flavors. Flavorings include that dark fruit/grapefruit taste alongside light malts with a bitter-sour finish. Overall, I really like the look and mouthfeel of this one.
Dec 24, 2015
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Reviewed by VelvetExtract from Massachusetts

3.29/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
On tap. Pours a light copper color. The aroma is soft. The Lager yeast is very mellow. A bit of pale and amber malt. Flavor lacks the quenching lager essence I desired. Not enough flavor from the yeast. A bit of bread and biscuit and cooked grain. Light bodied. Boring.
Sep 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Burt from Rhode Island

Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by TripelMark from North Carolina

Aug 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.34 by Mikeszab from Massachusetts

Aug 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by liquorpig from Massachusetts

Jun 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by Jackjaffar from Massachusetts

May 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.65 by LutherBrau from Massachusetts

Apr 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.86 by JOSHRINARD from Massachusetts

Mar 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.35 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Mar 15, 2015
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Reviewed by Ian_B from Massachusetts

3.31/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Dark amber colour, decent head.

Aromas of dark fruit; raisin and light cherry. Slightly toasty malt. A little souring fruit.

Ever so slightly tart fruit on the taste. Blackened toast, and the usual savory lager taste.

Overall very unique, smooth and lightly acidic lager.
Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.19 by jsouza from Massachusetts

Feb 06, 2015
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Reviewed by snilsen13 from Massachusetts

3.2/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Hey, its a light brown lager! Thin lingering head and very clear beer. The smell is mild, but pressed to sniff it is a bit sour, probably the low point of this beer. The taste is very low on hops and pushes forward the caramelized malt flavors. It's got a pretty good mouth feel, the right amount of carbonation. It finishes slightly sour, mostly clean.

This is a simple recipe, slightly unconventional, lager, done mostly right. Unfortunately, it lacks that extra level of complexity. I would kick up the early hop additions to match the sour, which is possibly related to an imperfect mash pH.
Jan 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.13 by Blksab99 from Massachusetts

Jan 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by SLOTHLIFE from Pennsylvania

Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Keb7816 from Massachusetts

Oct 23, 2014
Stray Dog Lager from Brewmaster Jack
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 56 ratings