Dead Rise Old Bay Summer Ale | Flying Dog Brewery
Brewed by:
Flying Dog Brewery
Maryland, United States
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Style: Herbed / Spiced Beer
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.60%
Availability: Summer
Notes / Commercial Description:
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Reviews: 107 | Ratings: 742
3.74/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a cloudy, gold color. 2/3 inch head of a white color. Good retention and good lacing. Smells of pale malt, slight wheat, hops, herbs (Old Bay), floral, and slight sweet malt. Fits the style of an Herbed / Spiced Beer. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of Old Bay, wheat, pale malt, slight sweet malt, and a hint of hops. Overall, Old Bay dominates every aspect, decent appearance, and pleasant freshness.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a cloudy, gold color. 2/3 inch head of a white color. Good retention and good lacing. Smells of pale malt, slight wheat, hops, herbs (Old Bay), floral, and slight sweet malt. Fits the style of an Herbed / Spiced Beer. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of Old Bay, wheat, pale malt, slight sweet malt, and a hint of hops. Overall, Old Bay dominates every aspect, decent appearance, and pleasant freshness.
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3.75/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Clear, golden color with fluffy, white head. Aroma has elderflower and some fresh spices. Taste starts also spicy but quite subtle and well integrated. Finish has a good amount of hop bitterness with some grapefruit pith and resin. Medium body and soft carbonation. Overall it's a quite nice, easy drinking, spicy but fresh ale.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Clear, golden color with fluffy, white head. Aroma has elderflower and some fresh spices. Taste starts also spicy but quite subtle and well integrated. Finish has a good amount of hop bitterness with some grapefruit pith and resin. Medium body and soft carbonation. Overall it's a quite nice, easy drinking, spicy but fresh ale.
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3.52/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
"Skillful in shallow waters, yet adept when it becomes deep and rough, Dead Rise boats were specifically crafted to navigate the unique waterways of the Chesapeake. Our Dead Rise, a summer ale with OLD BAY, was brewed to support True Blue, a groundbreaking initiative to support the Maryland Blue Crab industry." Brewed in the style of a Spiced Ale brewed with Old Bay , available in 12 oz. bottled 6 packs and on seasonal draft.
Poured from a 12 oz. bottle to a tulip glass.
(Appearance) My bottle was a moderate gusher. Pours a pearl white head of a frothy foam consistency over a very mildly hazy golden straw yellow body with abundant, lively carbonation. Retention is good and lacing is light and patchy. 3.75
(Smell) Pale and malted wheat malts with a moderate fruity sweetness, and the gentle touch of faint lemon drop. The delicate undertone of dry spices, notably nutmeg, allspice and paprika are a very subtle contribution to the aroma. Potency is moderate. 3.5
(Taste) The flavor largely follows the aroma, with moderately sweetened wheat and pale malts, a softly fruity and grassy hop profile and an earthy spiced finish that challenges my expectations of how Old Bay impacts beer flavor. To be fair, I never gave those two going together much thought. The finish is notably spicy and peppery and reminiscent of pumpkin spice, like allspice, nutmeg and mace- however paprika and celery are also detected in the flavor. While a potent additive, the Old Bay isn't as sharp a contribution as I had expected, largely because the incredible volume of sodium does not carry over to the flavor, a fortunate omission for the sake of the style and this beer's drinkability in general. 3.5
(Mouthfeel) Texture is slick, silky, lightly creamy, moderately dry. Carbonation is moderate, generating a medium frothiness and a modestly crisp finish. Body is short of medium for the style, shy of medium overall. Balance is slightly sweet over earthy spiced bitterness. Alcohol presence is very low and there are no off characters. 3.75
(Overall) A beer that pays homage in a sense and screams typecast Chesapeake Bay culture, the inclusion of Old Bay in a beer is what initially drew me to this ale. I was surprised by how tame the Old Bay spices panned out against a fairly pale ale, with the beer generating more of a late summer/early fall pumpkin spice impression without the saltiness we expect from Old Bay normally. I think including the salt could play nicely in a Gose version of a similar ale, but perhaps the flavors are not very distinctive enough to make this beer memorable, let alone a Gose. An interesting beer, however and probably worth sampling on draft or in a single bottle if you're passing by the bay area. 3.5
Flying Dog Brewery's
Dead Rise Old Bay Summer Ale
3.52/5.00
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
"Skillful in shallow waters, yet adept when it becomes deep and rough, Dead Rise boats were specifically crafted to navigate the unique waterways of the Chesapeake. Our Dead Rise, a summer ale with OLD BAY, was brewed to support True Blue, a groundbreaking initiative to support the Maryland Blue Crab industry." Brewed in the style of a Spiced Ale brewed with Old Bay , available in 12 oz. bottled 6 packs and on seasonal draft.
Poured from a 12 oz. bottle to a tulip glass.
(Appearance) My bottle was a moderate gusher. Pours a pearl white head of a frothy foam consistency over a very mildly hazy golden straw yellow body with abundant, lively carbonation. Retention is good and lacing is light and patchy. 3.75
(Smell) Pale and malted wheat malts with a moderate fruity sweetness, and the gentle touch of faint lemon drop. The delicate undertone of dry spices, notably nutmeg, allspice and paprika are a very subtle contribution to the aroma. Potency is moderate. 3.5
(Taste) The flavor largely follows the aroma, with moderately sweetened wheat and pale malts, a softly fruity and grassy hop profile and an earthy spiced finish that challenges my expectations of how Old Bay impacts beer flavor. To be fair, I never gave those two going together much thought. The finish is notably spicy and peppery and reminiscent of pumpkin spice, like allspice, nutmeg and mace- however paprika and celery are also detected in the flavor. While a potent additive, the Old Bay isn't as sharp a contribution as I had expected, largely because the incredible volume of sodium does not carry over to the flavor, a fortunate omission for the sake of the style and this beer's drinkability in general. 3.5
(Mouthfeel) Texture is slick, silky, lightly creamy, moderately dry. Carbonation is moderate, generating a medium frothiness and a modestly crisp finish. Body is short of medium for the style, shy of medium overall. Balance is slightly sweet over earthy spiced bitterness. Alcohol presence is very low and there are no off characters. 3.75
(Overall) A beer that pays homage in a sense and screams typecast Chesapeake Bay culture, the inclusion of Old Bay in a beer is what initially drew me to this ale. I was surprised by how tame the Old Bay spices panned out against a fairly pale ale, with the beer generating more of a late summer/early fall pumpkin spice impression without the saltiness we expect from Old Bay normally. I think including the salt could play nicely in a Gose version of a similar ale, but perhaps the flavors are not very distinctive enough to make this beer memorable, let alone a Gose. An interesting beer, however and probably worth sampling on draft or in a single bottle if you're passing by the bay area. 3.5
Flying Dog Brewery's
Dead Rise Old Bay Summer Ale
3.52/5.00
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3.78/5 rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, best before 9/30/2016. Pours slightly hazy/cloudy golden straw color with a 2 finger fairly dense and fluffy white head with good retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Nice dense foamy lacing clings down the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation retaining the cap. Aromas of lemon, lime, clove, nutmeg, black/red pepper, paprika, allspice, cracker, biscuit, light honey, floral, and herbal/grassy earthiness. Nice and pleasant aromas with good balance and compelxity of pale malt, spices, and earthy hop notes; with solid strength. Taste of lemon, lime, clove, nutmeg, black/red pepper, paprika, allspice, cracker, biscuit, light honey, floral, and herbal/grassy earthiness. Light-moderate herbal/grassy bitterness and peppery spiciness on the finish; with lingering notes of lemon, lime, clove, nutmeg, black/red pepper, paprika, allspice, cracker, biscuit, and herbal/grassy earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice complexity, robustness, and balance of pale malt, spices, and earthy hop flavors; with a nice malt/bitter/spiciness balance, and zero astringent flavors after the finish. Light-moderate dryness from bitter/spiciness, increasing through the glass. Medium carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, crisp, and fairly creamy/grainy/sticky balanced mouthfeel that is nice. Zero alcohol warming as expected of 5.6%. Overall this is a very good spiced blonde ale style. All around good complexity, robustness, and balance of pale malt, spices, and earthy hop flavors; very smooth, crisp, and pretty refreshing to drink. A very enjoyable offering.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, best before 9/30/2016. Pours slightly hazy/cloudy golden straw color with a 2 finger fairly dense and fluffy white head with good retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Nice dense foamy lacing clings down the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation retaining the cap. Aromas of lemon, lime, clove, nutmeg, black/red pepper, paprika, allspice, cracker, biscuit, light honey, floral, and herbal/grassy earthiness. Nice and pleasant aromas with good balance and compelxity of pale malt, spices, and earthy hop notes; with solid strength. Taste of lemon, lime, clove, nutmeg, black/red pepper, paprika, allspice, cracker, biscuit, light honey, floral, and herbal/grassy earthiness. Light-moderate herbal/grassy bitterness and peppery spiciness on the finish; with lingering notes of lemon, lime, clove, nutmeg, black/red pepper, paprika, allspice, cracker, biscuit, and herbal/grassy earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice complexity, robustness, and balance of pale malt, spices, and earthy hop flavors; with a nice malt/bitter/spiciness balance, and zero astringent flavors after the finish. Light-moderate dryness from bitter/spiciness, increasing through the glass. Medium carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, crisp, and fairly creamy/grainy/sticky balanced mouthfeel that is nice. Zero alcohol warming as expected of 5.6%. Overall this is a very good spiced blonde ale style. All around good complexity, robustness, and balance of pale malt, spices, and earthy hop flavors; very smooth, crisp, and pretty refreshing to drink. A very enjoyable offering.
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3.81/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured 12oz bottle into snifter glass. 5.6% abv
Appearance- Pours a light yellow with a tall foamy head. Medium clarity.
Smell- Citrus, and noticeable Old Bay spice
Taste- Sweet caramel/grainy rye malt with orange citrus. The citrus flavor builds, as the Old Bay spice notes fill in. This leaves an ample spiciness to the palate. The Old bay with perhaps a bit of pepper continues through to the finish and ends with a bitter hop bite.
Mouthfeel- Medium/light in body with active carbonation.
Overall- A great spice beer showcasing the famous Old Bay spice. Would pair excellent along side from fresh crab or any seafood for that matter.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured 12oz bottle into snifter glass. 5.6% abv
Appearance- Pours a light yellow with a tall foamy head. Medium clarity.
Smell- Citrus, and noticeable Old Bay spice
Taste- Sweet caramel/grainy rye malt with orange citrus. The citrus flavor builds, as the Old Bay spice notes fill in. This leaves an ample spiciness to the palate. The Old bay with perhaps a bit of pepper continues through to the finish and ends with a bitter hop bite.
Mouthfeel- Medium/light in body with active carbonation.
Overall- A great spice beer showcasing the famous Old Bay spice. Would pair excellent along side from fresh crab or any seafood for that matter.
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3.54/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Hazy yellow body, rocky velvety white head, sturdy 3D lace. Nose is heavy with celery salt, and in the background green peppercorn, which makes me think of a saison base, but a wheaty and banana-clove combo turns my thinking to a hefeweizen base. Quite complex, and surprisingly all works well together. Flavor is similar, mostly celery salt, pepper, and yeast, with a potpourri of spice and slightly drying and clean finish, hinting at pure salt. Light body, fine pinpricks of carbonation.
A unique spice to use, which worked well on the nose and provided a clean finish. It was too peppery at times, but overall worked pretty well.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Hazy yellow body, rocky velvety white head, sturdy 3D lace. Nose is heavy with celery salt, and in the background green peppercorn, which makes me think of a saison base, but a wheaty and banana-clove combo turns my thinking to a hefeweizen base. Quite complex, and surprisingly all works well together. Flavor is similar, mostly celery salt, pepper, and yeast, with a potpourri of spice and slightly drying and clean finish, hinting at pure salt. Light body, fine pinpricks of carbonation.
A unique spice to use, which worked well on the nose and provided a clean finish. It was too peppery at times, but overall worked pretty well.
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3.94/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The beer pours out into a Duvel glass a clear golden yellow color with a 1 1/2" fluffy white head that slowly recedes leaving lots of complex lacing and patches of foam around the glass. Sipping cleans the side of the glass and leaves behind a few scattered patches of lacing.
The aromas include a touch of citrus against a background of malt. The Old Bay spices are just strong enough to be noticable and to make a contribution but they don't dominate the other aromas.
The flavors include the citrus, some malt sweetness and the background created by the spices used in the Old Bay seasoning. The only bitterness shows in the back of the palate and is almost hard to notice. Over time the Old Bay seasoning takes on a slightly stronger presence on the palate.
The mouth feel is somewhere between light and medium bodied and slightly crisp with the light persistent carbonation. The finish begins as the sweetness starts to fade leaving the citrus and spices to linger a bit before they leave the show to that touch of bitterness which slowly fades leaving some dryness in the back of the palate. Over time there seems to be a cumulative effect of the spices that create a gentle sensation of warmth.
I thought this was an interesting beer and enjoyed the subdued presence of the Old Bay spices. Part of what I like is that the spices are not over done. The are noticeable but don't dominate. While I don't expect this to become a regular in my rotation I'd be fine having another but would prefer it as part of a seafood meal since I think it would be a nice summer complement to seafood. (Which I suspect was the goal of the brewers, i.e., to create something that goes with crab but doesn't steal the show.)
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The beer pours out into a Duvel glass a clear golden yellow color with a 1 1/2" fluffy white head that slowly recedes leaving lots of complex lacing and patches of foam around the glass. Sipping cleans the side of the glass and leaves behind a few scattered patches of lacing.
The aromas include a touch of citrus against a background of malt. The Old Bay spices are just strong enough to be noticable and to make a contribution but they don't dominate the other aromas.
The flavors include the citrus, some malt sweetness and the background created by the spices used in the Old Bay seasoning. The only bitterness shows in the back of the palate and is almost hard to notice. Over time the Old Bay seasoning takes on a slightly stronger presence on the palate.
The mouth feel is somewhere between light and medium bodied and slightly crisp with the light persistent carbonation. The finish begins as the sweetness starts to fade leaving the citrus and spices to linger a bit before they leave the show to that touch of bitterness which slowly fades leaving some dryness in the back of the palate. Over time there seems to be a cumulative effect of the spices that create a gentle sensation of warmth.
I thought this was an interesting beer and enjoyed the subdued presence of the Old Bay spices. Part of what I like is that the spices are not over done. The are noticeable but don't dominate. While I don't expect this to become a regular in my rotation I'd be fine having another but would prefer it as part of a seafood meal since I think it would be a nice summer complement to seafood. (Which I suspect was the goal of the brewers, i.e., to create something that goes with crab but doesn't steal the show.)
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3.28/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Poured into a pint glass. Translucent, light yellow color with a white, fingernail head that receded quickly and left no lacing. Bready nose with minimal spices. Definitely don't recognize Old Bay and Old Bay isn't subtle. Taste is a bready summer lager with a lightly spiced finish where the Old Bay spices make a cameo. Light body and medium-light carbonation with no aftertastes.
It seemed like a bit of a novelty beer, and the novelty wasn't particularly strong in it. Old Bay was subtle at best. I don't mind odd beers, I just want to taste some of what is being advertised. This didn't do it for me.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Poured into a pint glass. Translucent, light yellow color with a white, fingernail head that receded quickly and left no lacing. Bready nose with minimal spices. Definitely don't recognize Old Bay and Old Bay isn't subtle. Taste is a bready summer lager with a lightly spiced finish where the Old Bay spices make a cameo. Light body and medium-light carbonation with no aftertastes.
It seemed like a bit of a novelty beer, and the novelty wasn't particularly strong in it. Old Bay was subtle at best. I don't mind odd beers, I just want to taste some of what is being advertised. This didn't do it for me.
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4.73/5 rDev +28.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Pretty interesting beer. With all the super-hopped, or super-sour beers out there, who'd of thought that one that reminds you of crabs and old bay seasoning would be any good? Outstanding summer beer, especially for those of us from the mid-Atlantic.
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look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Pretty interesting beer. With all the super-hopped, or super-sour beers out there, who'd of thought that one that reminds you of crabs and old bay seasoning would be any good? Outstanding summer beer, especially for those of us from the mid-Atlantic.
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3.52/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Aroma and flavor is spices, wheat, malts and kind of funky. Not bad, quite a bit of spices going on,pretty decent really, but kind of a novelty all together.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Aroma and flavor is spices, wheat, malts and kind of funky. Not bad, quite a bit of spices going on,pretty decent really, but kind of a novelty all together.
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3.65/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle, served in a snifter glass. Pours a light straw yellow body, two finger white head, fair retention, good lacing. Smells of bready cereal grain, mineral and a touch of spice. I wouldn't be able to pinpoint Old Bay as the source if this were blind, but there is definitely some spice in here. Flavour is similarly bready, cereal grain sweetness, minerals, again a touch of spice. A bit more of the spice comes out on the palate versus the aroma, and it is certainly a bit evocative of Old Bay. Mouthfeel is medium-lighter bodied, good carbonation, bready spices on the finish.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle, served in a snifter glass. Pours a light straw yellow body, two finger white head, fair retention, good lacing. Smells of bready cereal grain, mineral and a touch of spice. I wouldn't be able to pinpoint Old Bay as the source if this were blind, but there is definitely some spice in here. Flavour is similarly bready, cereal grain sweetness, minerals, again a touch of spice. A bit more of the spice comes out on the palate versus the aroma, and it is certainly a bit evocative of Old Bay. Mouthfeel is medium-lighter bodied, good carbonation, bready spices on the finish.
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3.73/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Enjoyably smooth. There is a little heat to it as well but you cannot taste the Old Bay which I was happy about. Very drinkable and I would absolutely get this again.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Enjoyably smooth. There is a little heat to it as well but you cannot taste the Old Bay which I was happy about. Very drinkable and I would absolutely get this again.
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3.74/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
$1.99 bottle... why not give it a shot?
It's quite good. The Old Bay seasoning isn't strong at all up front and initially has a rye-like vibe to it. The finish has a very slight kick from the seasoning with a bit of the flavor as well -- even a tinge of saltiness. On its own, this isn't a beer I'd choose. With crab (or, in my case, alfredo pizza -- yes, alfredo pizza), seafood, or whatever else, this pairs very well. However, I'll be scoring this based on what I think when it's not paired... which is average-ish.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
$1.99 bottle... why not give it a shot?
It's quite good. The Old Bay seasoning isn't strong at all up front and initially has a rye-like vibe to it. The finish has a very slight kick from the seasoning with a bit of the flavor as well -- even a tinge of saltiness. On its own, this isn't a beer I'd choose. With crab (or, in my case, alfredo pizza -- yes, alfredo pizza), seafood, or whatever else, this pairs very well. However, I'll be scoring this based on what I think when it's not paired... which is average-ish.
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3.07/5 rDev -16.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I bought a single of this, primarily thinking I might use it for cooking, but first I wanted to taste it to make sure I didn't think it's disgusting. I think it might work fantastic for cooking, but it's not the kind of thing I'd want to drink. Looks relatively nice, golden straw type color with about one finger of white head. Some faint lacing. Smells very savory, some onion, pepper, lemongrass, and paprika. Doesn't quite smell like Old Bay, but it's pretty close. Taste is where it falls apart for me. The base of the beer has this corn/grain lager type taste, very sweet. Aftertaste is Old Bay-esque spices. I'm pretty sensitive to spicy things, and after a few sips, I felt like it was too spicy for me to enjoy. Feel is medium for body and carbonation, but that spicy finish ended up getting to me. I'm curious why they didn't bump up the salt content and make this a gose style beer, I think that would have worked much better to capture the spicy saltiness of Old Bay. I didn't enjoy drinking this but I still plan on getting a few more of these and maybe putting them in some Cajun dishes or chili, I think it would add great flavor to food.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I bought a single of this, primarily thinking I might use it for cooking, but first I wanted to taste it to make sure I didn't think it's disgusting. I think it might work fantastic for cooking, but it's not the kind of thing I'd want to drink. Looks relatively nice, golden straw type color with about one finger of white head. Some faint lacing. Smells very savory, some onion, pepper, lemongrass, and paprika. Doesn't quite smell like Old Bay, but it's pretty close. Taste is where it falls apart for me. The base of the beer has this corn/grain lager type taste, very sweet. Aftertaste is Old Bay-esque spices. I'm pretty sensitive to spicy things, and after a few sips, I felt like it was too spicy for me to enjoy. Feel is medium for body and carbonation, but that spicy finish ended up getting to me. I'm curious why they didn't bump up the salt content and make this a gose style beer, I think that would have worked much better to capture the spicy saltiness of Old Bay. I didn't enjoy drinking this but I still plan on getting a few more of these and maybe putting them in some Cajun dishes or chili, I think it would add great flavor to food.
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4.17/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I was expecting a gimmicky brew heavy in Old Bay spice, but this was surprisingly drinkable since the spices were used very judiciously. Spice shows mostly in the aroma and aftertaste. Overall, it's not merely drinkable, but very pleasant.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I was expecting a gimmicky brew heavy in Old Bay spice, but this was surprisingly drinkable since the spices were used very judiciously. Spice shows mostly in the aroma and aftertaste. Overall, it's not merely drinkable, but very pleasant.
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4.14/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A capable compliment to nearly any meal. The color is golden, much like the taste--it has familiar alliaceaousness which approaches a cinnamon or citrus-y tang but does not overpower its somewhat filling body, and provides an unexpectedly savory aftertaste. The aroma is full-bodied, perhaps even more-so than the flavor itself. I'd prefer the beer with a little more kick, but she's a sturdy brew by my measure. Flying Dog products seem to have character and drink-ability in equal measure, and this one is no exception. And by the way, Happy Maryland Day.
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look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A capable compliment to nearly any meal. The color is golden, much like the taste--it has familiar alliaceaousness which approaches a cinnamon or citrus-y tang but does not overpower its somewhat filling body, and provides an unexpectedly savory aftertaste. The aroma is full-bodied, perhaps even more-so than the flavor itself. I'd prefer the beer with a little more kick, but she's a sturdy brew by my measure. Flying Dog products seem to have character and drink-ability in equal measure, and this one is no exception. And by the way, Happy Maryland Day.
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4.02/5 rDev +9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy golden yellow with fluffy white head and nice carbonation. Smells of lemon citrus, cilantro, onion powder, parsley, and grass. Doesn't quite seem like Old Bay but close. I find the aromas to be quite complex. While others may be completely turned off by it, I enjoy it as it reminds me of saltwater, seafood, and summer. Tastes has upfront citrus with spices coming in soon after. Light & refreshing. Spices linger in the aftertaste. Overall, I enjoy this beer. It's not something I could drink year round but i think it's an excellent and interesting seasonal. Very good!
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy golden yellow with fluffy white head and nice carbonation. Smells of lemon citrus, cilantro, onion powder, parsley, and grass. Doesn't quite seem like Old Bay but close. I find the aromas to be quite complex. While others may be completely turned off by it, I enjoy it as it reminds me of saltwater, seafood, and summer. Tastes has upfront citrus with spices coming in soon after. Light & refreshing. Spices linger in the aftertaste. Overall, I enjoy this beer. It's not something I could drink year round but i think it's an excellent and interesting seasonal. Very good!
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3.52/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Caveat - Drinking this Summer Ale in December
Color somewhere between straw and amber, slightly cloudy. Above average carbonation that subsided quickly. Smell -- distinct Old Bay. Taste - I expected a gimmick, but was pleasantly surprised to find that the Old Bay was worked in subtlety with standard Summer Ale flavors.
Mouth feel - the carbonation and crispness of Summer Ale with a little residual bitterness and Old Bay.
Bonus that this beer supports Maryland Blue Crab Industry.
Big points for creativity and restraint -- what could have been a gimmick is an interesting Summer Ale. Might be fun to have with fried seafood.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Caveat - Drinking this Summer Ale in December
Color somewhere between straw and amber, slightly cloudy. Above average carbonation that subsided quickly. Smell -- distinct Old Bay. Taste - I expected a gimmick, but was pleasantly surprised to find that the Old Bay was worked in subtlety with standard Summer Ale flavors.
Mouth feel - the carbonation and crispness of Summer Ale with a little residual bitterness and Old Bay.
Bonus that this beer supports Maryland Blue Crab Industry.
Big points for creativity and restraint -- what could have been a gimmick is an interesting Summer Ale. Might be fun to have with fried seafood.
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3.73/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Thanks to PuppyClawz for this bottle.
A - Pours a really clear, bright medium yellow color with a lot of carbonation and a thin lacing ring.
S - Earthy lemons with peppery spice.
T - Earthy presence, lemons, citrus, some floral, somewhat spicy, grassy, and a lingering bitterness. This beer packs a nice bitter punch, very crisp.
M - Light medium body, sprightly carbonation pricklies on the tongue, leaves a coating of peppery spiciness in the mouth.
O - First time having this, plan to buy it next summer, would be a great warm weather beer. (Go figure, huh?!!!)
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Thanks to PuppyClawz for this bottle.
A - Pours a really clear, bright medium yellow color with a lot of carbonation and a thin lacing ring.
S - Earthy lemons with peppery spice.
T - Earthy presence, lemons, citrus, some floral, somewhat spicy, grassy, and a lingering bitterness. This beer packs a nice bitter punch, very crisp.
M - Light medium body, sprightly carbonation pricklies on the tongue, leaves a coating of peppery spiciness in the mouth.
O - First time having this, plan to buy it next summer, would be a great warm weather beer. (Go figure, huh?!!!)
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3.25/5 rDev -11.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
#288A15.
A: Bubbly dirty white head covering is bready textured, slight in size, and short in duration. Light spotty lacing. Golden tangerine orange coloring is dense, with a mixture of macro-micro bubbles that rise both slowly and sporadically.
S: Buttery herbaceous notes, spicy woodsy hints, with a lemony orange flavoring. Old bay seasoning, paprikya, spicy pepper, of average strength and average duration.
T: Flavor was spicy, a bit of white pepper, old bay seasoning, woodsy hints against a dried orange flavor with a finish of peppery flair. Grapefruit peel comes mid-palate, resinous pine, hints of tarragon, semi-dry fruit with a finish of floral hops and buttery malts. Flavor seems prominent at first, but weens off a bit.
M: Buttery malts for mouthful, decent carbonation, spicy and dry with a peppery herbaceous warming.
O: Ok drinkability at first, honest to say about 80% of the way through I lost just about all interest. The Old Bay seasoning gives this a summer feel, but the drinkability suffers, a main component of a summer ale. Would go great with lobster, crab and fries along the Chesapeake bay or Maine coastline. Ok, just can't go all out and say this is a solid good beer (3.5), interesting at first, but more of a single try. Again a summer drink that doesn't translate into multiples, but would go great with grilled seafood on the beach in limited quantity.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
#288A15.
A: Bubbly dirty white head covering is bready textured, slight in size, and short in duration. Light spotty lacing. Golden tangerine orange coloring is dense, with a mixture of macro-micro bubbles that rise both slowly and sporadically.
S: Buttery herbaceous notes, spicy woodsy hints, with a lemony orange flavoring. Old bay seasoning, paprikya, spicy pepper, of average strength and average duration.
T: Flavor was spicy, a bit of white pepper, old bay seasoning, woodsy hints against a dried orange flavor with a finish of peppery flair. Grapefruit peel comes mid-palate, resinous pine, hints of tarragon, semi-dry fruit with a finish of floral hops and buttery malts. Flavor seems prominent at first, but weens off a bit.
M: Buttery malts for mouthful, decent carbonation, spicy and dry with a peppery herbaceous warming.
O: Ok drinkability at first, honest to say about 80% of the way through I lost just about all interest. The Old Bay seasoning gives this a summer feel, but the drinkability suffers, a main component of a summer ale. Would go great with lobster, crab and fries along the Chesapeake bay or Maine coastline. Ok, just can't go all out and say this is a solid good beer (3.5), interesting at first, but more of a single try. Again a summer drink that doesn't translate into multiples, but would go great with grilled seafood on the beach in limited quantity.
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3.62/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Aroma is lightly sweet and malty, with that unmistakable bay, paprika, and lightly salty character, with a touch of sourness.
Flavor is bay dominant, lightly peppery and smoky, with a touch of bitterness in the finish. Not something I'd drink regularly, but with a shrimp boil....
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Aroma is lightly sweet and malty, with that unmistakable bay, paprika, and lightly salty character, with a touch of sourness.
Flavor is bay dominant, lightly peppery and smoky, with a touch of bitterness in the finish. Not something I'd drink regularly, but with a shrimp boil....
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2.16/5 rDev -41.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Attractive pour: Nice pale yellow color and a very overachieving head for an ale, that turns wispy while it sits. These are probably the highlights: Not a fan. Reminded me a bit of Yuengling summer wheat, which I didn't like either. Bitter, but at the same time floral. Never got the Old Bay?? Managed about 10 oz. or so before putting it down. Kudo's to Flying Dog for the attempt, but it didn't succeed in my opinion.
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look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Attractive pour: Nice pale yellow color and a very overachieving head for an ale, that turns wispy while it sits. These are probably the highlights: Not a fan. Reminded me a bit of Yuengling summer wheat, which I didn't like either. Bitter, but at the same time floral. Never got the Old Bay?? Managed about 10 oz. or so before putting it down. Kudo's to Flying Dog for the attempt, but it didn't succeed in my opinion.
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3.69/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12 oz.
Pours a hazy lemon gold, sugar white head is a quarter inch thick and pillowy, retains well.
Smells of lemon citrus, grassy malt, and various spices. Coriander, allspice, maybe some paprika and pepper.
Tastes of lemon citrus and grassy malt again with some of the aforementioned spices mixed in. Celery salt, mace, cloves, and cardamom come through more here.
Medium to light body with stinging carbonation and a tiny bit of spice bite.
Lighter refreshing ale, drinks easy enough, and the spices aren't overwhelming. They add a unique characteristic to the beer that makes it worth trying at least as a novelty. Whether it warrants return visits probably depends on how open you are to this bizarre mixture.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12 oz.
Pours a hazy lemon gold, sugar white head is a quarter inch thick and pillowy, retains well.
Smells of lemon citrus, grassy malt, and various spices. Coriander, allspice, maybe some paprika and pepper.
Tastes of lemon citrus and grassy malt again with some of the aforementioned spices mixed in. Celery salt, mace, cloves, and cardamom come through more here.
Medium to light body with stinging carbonation and a tiny bit of spice bite.
Lighter refreshing ale, drinks easy enough, and the spices aren't overwhelming. They add a unique characteristic to the beer that makes it worth trying at least as a novelty. Whether it warrants return visits probably depends on how open you are to this bizarre mixture.
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3.61/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Dark straw, light copper color, with two fingers of stiff head, lots of lacing. A very easy poor elicits a ton of head, seems like I might be losing a bit of the carbonation. Looks about right for the style, nonetheless. Unfortunate. Nose is spicy fruit, maybe some grapes, pomegranate, and apples. Not much in the way of hops presence, but it might be there in that slight spiciness. Straightforward smell; not bad, but not complex. Flavor has that spice, as well, light paprika or chili powder. Fruitiness, again, some of those apples, light candy sweetness. Feel is fairly thin, light carbonation. Not a bad lawnmower beer, light and fairly simple. Not as interesting as some of FD's bigger beers. I probably wouldn't buy it for beer tasting, but it'd be solid for a day of outdoor working or a barbecue.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Dark straw, light copper color, with two fingers of stiff head, lots of lacing. A very easy poor elicits a ton of head, seems like I might be losing a bit of the carbonation. Looks about right for the style, nonetheless. Unfortunate. Nose is spicy fruit, maybe some grapes, pomegranate, and apples. Not much in the way of hops presence, but it might be there in that slight spiciness. Straightforward smell; not bad, but not complex. Flavor has that spice, as well, light paprika or chili powder. Fruitiness, again, some of those apples, light candy sweetness. Feel is fairly thin, light carbonation. Not a bad lawnmower beer, light and fairly simple. Not as interesting as some of FD's bigger beers. I probably wouldn't buy it for beer tasting, but it'd be solid for a day of outdoor working or a barbecue.
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Dead Rise Old Bay Summer Ale from Flying Dog Brewery
3.67
out of 5
based on 742 ratings.
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Look: Pours light golden, almost yellow with a pillow head that is slightly off white.
Smell: It has aromas of citrus, lemon, and flowers.
Taste: It has lemon, citrus, floral, and a spicy flavor. It is tart especially with the carbonation.
Feel: It has a light body.
Overall, this is a refreshing, lemon and citrus like beer.
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