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Doggie Style
Flying Dog Brewery
- From:
- Flying Dog Brewery
- Maryland, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
Ranked #1,007 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #24,819 - Avg:
- 3.63 | pDev: 12.67%
- Reviews:
- 1,015
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 07, 2024
- Added:
- Aug 17, 2001
- Wants:
- 48
- Gots:
- 348
Trends may come and go, but classics transcend time and space. And Doggie Style is certainly a classic. The standard in pale ales, this beautiful amber liquid perfectly balances Northern Brewer, Cascade, Simcoe, and Citra hops, then melds them together with Carastan malts to create an incredibly satisfying beer-flavored beer that tastes like beer. Next time you’re in the mood to get down and dirty with some sauce-heavy Chinese or BBQ, crack one open and make it a Doggie Style kind of night.
Malts: Caramel
Hops: Northern Brewer, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe
Yeast: American Ale
IBU: 35
Malts: Caramel
Hops: Northern Brewer, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe
Yeast: American Ale
IBU: 35
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Ratings by JerzDevl2000:
Reviewed by JerzDevl2000 from New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Had this for the first time earlier in the week up at the Cloverleaf. While I like American Pale Ale's a lot, this reminded me more of an ESB because of how it poured and the way the taste resonated with me. That's not to say that this was a bad beer, but it was just underwhelming in a very mellow sort of way.
This had a decent copper hue to the pour, with a moderate head and just enough lacing to be seen but not anything noteworthy. Very strong English bitter presence in the nose, reinforced by the same taste from start to finish. Earthy, somewhat floral, and full of a "darker" citrus tone, this certainly felt like a Pale Ale but not like the West Coast ones that I've become accustomed to. Not feeling like oil or resin, this was more balanced and full-bodied that I would have guessed, but it still went down easily nevertheless.
The alcohol was good and while the carbonation was present, it wasn't enough to detract from the somber taste and feel of this beer. Maybe it was the caramel malts that were a bit out of lace here, but regardless, this was a good example of the style that would be a nice deviation from the more popular takes on this style that are more common. A bit more dry-hopped and full than I would have liked, I'd have this again to take a break from stronger and hoppier versions of an APA.
Dec 03, 2014This had a decent copper hue to the pour, with a moderate head and just enough lacing to be seen but not anything noteworthy. Very strong English bitter presence in the nose, reinforced by the same taste from start to finish. Earthy, somewhat floral, and full of a "darker" citrus tone, this certainly felt like a Pale Ale but not like the West Coast ones that I've become accustomed to. Not feeling like oil or resin, this was more balanced and full-bodied that I would have guessed, but it still went down easily nevertheless.
The alcohol was good and while the carbonation was present, it wasn't enough to detract from the somber taste and feel of this beer. Maybe it was the caramel malts that were a bit out of lace here, but regardless, this was a good example of the style that would be a nice deviation from the more popular takes on this style that are more common. A bit more dry-hopped and full than I would have liked, I'd have this again to take a break from stronger and hoppier versions of an APA.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.25/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Had this on tap. Clear golden pour, small foamy white head. Hops just right, not overbearing. Halfway between a lager and an IPA, ithit the mark for me.
Dec 02, 2023Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland
3.96/5 rDev +9.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +9.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Clear amber appearance with a large off white head and very good lacing, Notes of pine, citrus and floral hops compete in the aroma. Restrained malt profile blends and balances all those hop flavors quite well. Smooth, clean finish. Medium-to-light bodied, moderately carbonated mouthfeel. 'Classic' is an understatement. Hope they keep brewing this one for at least another +20 years.
Jun 12, 2022Reviewed by NiceTaps from New Jersey
3.71/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 ounce bottle in a pint glass.
Copper amber in color, see through. Off white cap, 1f, decent lacing.
Subdued aromas. Dank earthy malt, a hint of citrus.
Malt forward, grainy. Sweet caramel. Light citrus.
Easy drinking medium body. Mild hop tang.
A bit short on aroma but otherwise a good food pairing pale ale, as promised.
Sep 23, 2021Copper amber in color, see through. Off white cap, 1f, decent lacing.
Subdued aromas. Dank earthy malt, a hint of citrus.
Malt forward, grainy. Sweet caramel. Light citrus.
Easy drinking medium body. Mild hop tang.
A bit short on aroma but otherwise a good food pairing pale ale, as promised.
Reviewed by rudiecantfail from Pennsylvania
3.79/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 ounce bottle poured into a tulip glass. Best by date of 5/28/21, so only a couple of days late.
L---Crystal clear, rich Amber color. Frothy white head had good retention and left good lacing.
S---Hoppy. Some grapefruit & lemon.
T---Some grain & grapefruit. Fairly mild.
F---Good carbonation. Medium bodied.
O---A good, not great beer. I'll have another if you're buying.
Jun 04, 2021L---Crystal clear, rich Amber color. Frothy white head had good retention and left good lacing.
S---Hoppy. Some grapefruit & lemon.
T---Some grain & grapefruit. Fairly mild.
F---Good carbonation. Medium bodied.
O---A good, not great beer. I'll have another if you're buying.
Reviewed by dd53grif from Michigan
3.63/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Bottle foamed over when it was opened. Had been in fridge since getting it as a Christmas gift. Pours a copper color with a minimal head that lasts quite a while. No discernable aroma. Taste is hops without the bitterness. Slightly spicy. Not a bad beer after I got the overflow cleaned up.
Dec 31, 2020Reviewed by bankboy66 from New Jersey
3.73/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.73/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear copper amber with a one finger head. Smell is mostly citrus with a candy sweetness as well. Taste follows with grapefruit and malts. Not hoppy at all which I appreciate. Light to medium fizz makes it an easy drinker.
Aug 16, 2020
Doggie Style from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating:
82 out of
100 with
2451 ratings
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