Alpha Initiative #04 Brut IPA
Flying Dog Brewery

Alpha Initiative #04 Brut IPAAlpha Initiative #04 Brut IPA
Beer Geek Stats
From:
Flying Dog Brewery
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Brut IPA
ABV:
7%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 9.7%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
9
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 14, 2019
Added:
Aug 21, 2018
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
Alpha Initiative is a playground for our brewers to explore, create, and analyze all things IPA. In this Brut IPA, a special enzyme breaks down complex sugars that wouldn't otherwise ferment, creating a bone dry and highly carbonated IPA. With no residual sugar in the way, the subtleties of the hops really shine through.

Malts: Wheat
Hops: Citra, Simcoe, Galazy
Yeast: American Ale
35 IBU
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by Higdon:
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Rated by Higdon from Maryland

3.72/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Dec 09, 2018
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by bubseymour from Maryland

4.16/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Had on tap at the brewery. A good IPA but it doesn't have much Brut characteristics. Was very hazy in appearance and not dry at all. No champaigne like qualities. So for style authenticity it misses the mark but it's still a good quality beer to drink.
Apr 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.97 by ntucker from Maryland

Feb 05, 2019
 
Rated: 4.03 by brewtalthrone from Ohio

Jan 10, 2019
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a Dogfish Head tulip

L: Nearly clear light golden pour with massive fluffy white head. Solid retention... less lacing than I'd expect.

S: Dry and grainy... lemony citrus hops.

T/F: Lightly toasted malts... some sweetness up front and then giving way to lemon forward citrus hop flavor. Some floral/herbal notes... dry mid swig to finish. Light... well carbonated.

O: An easy to drink IPA... decent flavor but nothing special. I guess 'Brut IPA's' are the new thing and everyone's got to have one. I'd drink it again. Not one to seek out.
Dec 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.05 by IdrisAnderson from Maryland

Dec 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by petewheeler from Maryland

Dec 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3.98 by Boone757 from Virginia

Nov 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by Dduquette from Maryland

Nov 07, 2018
Alpha Initiative #04 Brut IPA from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating: 3.71 out of 5 with 9 ratings