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Flying Dog Brewery

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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:
1,541
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 25, 2022
Added:
Nov 12, 2001
Wants:
  36
Gots:
  147
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Ratings by blitz134:
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Reviewed by blitz134 from California

3.2/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
Clear orange caramel color. Basically no head, only sporadic shite bubbles, no lacing.

Sweet malty aroma with a touch of biscuit. A bit of floral, sweet hops. Kinda ale-like but has that clean lager aroma of light malts. A little yeasty too. Smells alright really.

Okay taste. Unoffensive, but it doesn't really present enough to even attempt to be. Floral hops come through again over the light biscuit malts.

Weak mouthfeel. No coating of any flavor lingering. Carbonation level is okay again. This just really falls short here.

These are preatty easy to put down though since its a ligher brew with nothing really offensive to it. Not something I'd ever really pick up again, but this would have its merits as a crossover beer.
Jan 23, 2007
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.29 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jan 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4.32 by Daneve76 from Australia

Sep 27, 2021
 
Rated: 3.38 by brewnme from Maine

Jul 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.42 by robotic_being from Illinois

Jul 18, 2018
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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
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
 
Rated: 4.28 by Adam1993 from Maryland

Jan 14, 2017
 
Rated: 2.1 by Speedihd from Pennsylvania

Sep 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by nater919 from New York

Sep 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by wpreynolds from New Jersey

Jul 21, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

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, 2016
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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
Clear copper. Standard lager taste
Apr 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by bear1 from Louisiana

Feb 15, 2016
 
Rated: 2.84 by zaraspook from Illinois

Jan 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by jrob21 from North Carolina

Dec 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by Dirtyhands from Maryland

Nov 17, 2015
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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
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, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by JBudraux from Massachusetts

Oct 24, 2015
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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
Great Amber look. A light Amber with maybe a cinnamon taste. Very good.
Oct 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.29 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Sep 11, 2015
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Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 1541 ratings