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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:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 08, 2015
- Added:
- Mar 22, 2013
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
No description / notes.
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Ratings by troysoy2:
Reviewed by troysoy2 from Pennsylvania
3.24/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
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, 2013Deep, 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.
More User Ratings:
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
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, 2013S-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
Reviewed by Stinkypuss from Pennsylvania
3.92/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
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
Pumpernickel IPA from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
62 ratings
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