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Old Scratch
Flying Dog Brewery
- From:
- Flying Dog Brewery
- Maryland, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Lager
- ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 78
- Avg:
- 3.42 | pDev: 14.33%
- Reviews:
- 762
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 25, 2022
- Added:
- Nov 12, 2001
- Wants:
- 36
- Gots:
- 147
SCORE
78
Okay
78
Okay
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont
3.57/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.57/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
It poured a clear amber and gave the same color body. A small white head appeared and barely lasted fifteen seconds before dieing altogether into the body. No lacing is left behind. The smell has the caramel up front with some light inviting fruits, slight citrus. The taste is the same with a slightly dry aftertaste. The palate is about a light to medium with some light harshness on the tongue. It had a bitter finish and is fairly drinkable. Overall, pretty good for the most part.
Jun 09, 2017
Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.27/5 rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.27/5 rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Hearty appearance, gives off a strong red exterior, clarity, nice 3/4" white head. Aroma of red malts.
Taste was a smooth red experience, I like it more than your average red ale, the lager yeast lends itself to pairing with said malts better I think, smoother, less bitter hopped. Pretty mellow fellow. I remember the first time I had this, hooked up with a real attractive girl, prettier than the beer even!
May 04, 2016Taste was a smooth red experience, I like it more than your average red ale, the lager yeast lends itself to pairing with said malts better I think, smoother, less bitter hopped. Pretty mellow fellow. I remember the first time I had this, hooked up with a real attractive girl, prettier than the beer even!
Rated by kevINSIGHT from Pennsylvania
3.56/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.56/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Clear copper. Standard lager taste
Apr 20, 2016
Reviewed by tillmac62 from South Carolina
3.76/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.76/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
BOD 250/15. Pours a clear medium amber that is light garnet in intense light. World class head volume, lacing and retention.
Somewhat light nose of caramel and earthy hops.
Medium body that has a somewhat creamy texture. Superb carbonation with an effervescent burst in the middle and a nice prickly finish.
The flavor profile is very good. Reasonably intense, slightly complex and very well balanced. It begins with a slightly charred caramel that is more nutty than sweet. The middle brings a mild earthy hop bitterness and flavor. Underneath is the strongest caramel appearance. The finish is a slow fade of the above coupled with a subtle tart fruit note.
Nov 04, 2015Somewhat light nose of caramel and earthy hops.
Medium body that has a somewhat creamy texture. Superb carbonation with an effervescent burst in the middle and a nice prickly finish.
The flavor profile is very good. Reasonably intense, slightly complex and very well balanced. It begins with a slightly charred caramel that is more nutty than sweet. The middle brings a mild earthy hop bitterness and flavor. Underneath is the strongest caramel appearance. The finish is a slow fade of the above coupled with a subtle tart fruit note.
Rated by TopherBreski from New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Great Amber look. A light Amber with maybe a cinnamon taste. Very good.
Oct 23, 2015
Old Scratch from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating:
78 out of
100 with
1541 ratings
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