Pumpernickel IPA
Flying Dog Brewery

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From:
Flying Dog Brewery
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
7%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.65 | pDev: 9.04%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
62
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 08, 2015
Added:
Mar 22, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Ratings by troysoy2:
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Reviewed by troysoy2 from Pennsylvania

3.24/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Very interesting offering from an old favorite brewery. Had on tap during Pittsburgh craft beer week.

Deep, dark brown with a reddish tinge. The just barely off white head leaves a decent lacing. The smell is surprisingly subdued. The rye/pumpernickel seemingly overpowers whatever hoppiness there may be. Style-defying, and intriguing.

There is a slightly odd, grainy sweetness underlying both the taste and aroma. Not sure I'm a fan. This sweetness dominates the front of the taste, and is actually a little off putting. The finish evolves in a very interesting way, however... The spiciness of rye comes out and is complimented by a dry, noble hop flavor. Spicy and surprisingly pumpernickel-like.

While I'm glad I tried this beer, and it's uniqueness and craftmanship is undeniable, the sweet flavor I'm getting will prevent me from going for another pint any time soon. Great one-off beer, though.
Apr 19, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Jul 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by atrocity from Virginia

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Griffith from Connecticut

Jan 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by MarkyMOD from Colorado

Jan 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Jenray from Texas

Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by 21Maestro8 from Virginia

Dec 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by cwd from Kentucky

Oct 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by ImFlyerThanYou from New Jersey

Sep 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Sep 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by polopaul20 from Maryland

Aug 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gatordaddy from Maryland

Aug 08, 2013
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Reviewed by AdamBear from Pennsylvania

3.28/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
A-black with a big tan head. I didn't realize this would be a black IPA!

S-very faint scent of spices and hops. Not much here.

T-comes in with a surprisingly bitter flavor of herbs and pumpernickel. Of course I would never pick up pumpernickel if not for the name. If this was a blind tasting, I would've never guessed this to be so black. After-taste of hop resins and herbs.

M-creamy light carbonation with a dry finish

O-it's an okay beer, an okay IPA. I really don't recommend this at all. It's a fun thought to brew a beer based on pumpernickel, and I don't know what I expected but this was just bland overall. Not terrible, but there's always something better to order
Jul 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by mtalley999 from Maryland

Jul 23, 2013
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Reviewed by Stinkypuss from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a very dark brown color. There is an off white mocha foam. Smells hoppy and bready, but little indication of pumpernickel. In the taste, very doughy and bready as well as bitter. Notes of chocolate and dough are apparent in the taste. Mild bitter from the hops with notes of graefruit, and the doughy flavor from the pumpernickel is quite nice. Medium bodied feel with roasted malt, sweet dough and hop flavor holding on to the finish. Overall, this an enjoyable beer, try it if you see it.
Jul 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Iamstryker from New Jersey

Jul 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by cw13 from New Jersey

Jul 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by CTJman from Connecticut

Jul 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Jul 06, 2013
Pumpernickel IPA from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 62 ratings