Pool Hopping
Flying Dog Brewery
- From:
- Flying Dog Brewery
- New York, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #4,415 - ABV:
- 5.4%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #33,360 - Avg:
- 3.62 | pDev: 16.57%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 21
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 05, 2025
- Added:
- May 24, 2020
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good
Brewed in the deep end, this beer is built for breaking into your neighbor's pool for some summertime day drinking, or for kicking it on the back deck with nothing to do. Hazy, fruity, and light on both bitterness and ABV, Pool Hopping embodies everything you love about summer. So order some new swim trunks, practice your cannonballs, and we'll meet you at the diving board.
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Reviewed by Sinfull from New York
3.5/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Hazy, yellow color. Thin, white head. Lemon, herbal hops, and malt in the aroma. Taste follows. Herbal bitterness and some astringency at the end.Not bad.
Feb 25, 2025
Reviewed by edthehead from Maryland
4/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pale yellow appearance with a foamy head and decent lacing. Not a big fan of the summer ale style but this one is pretty good. More fruity, citrus, and hoppy than others. Modest carbonation, creamy mouthfeel.
Nov 25, 2023
Reviewed by DavetotheB from Pennsylvania
3.41/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.41/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From a 12oz can dated enjoy by 9/28/22. Past it's prime by a couple months.
Pours a very hazy pale yellow with about one finger of tight white head. Incredible retention and very good lacing.
Not much going on in the nose department (probably due to age). Getting some bready lemon and a touch of orange.
Sweet lemon and orange juice in the taste. Hint of bitterness.
Soft mouthfeel. Medium-bodied. High carbonation. Very slight citrus rind aftertaste.
This was enjoyable enough for a beer in a style I don't reach for often. Can imagine it being refreshing on a hot summer day.
Dec 09, 2022Pours a very hazy pale yellow with about one finger of tight white head. Incredible retention and very good lacing.
Not much going on in the nose department (probably due to age). Getting some bready lemon and a touch of orange.
Sweet lemon and orange juice in the taste. Hint of bitterness.
Soft mouthfeel. Medium-bodied. High carbonation. Very slight citrus rind aftertaste.
This was enjoyable enough for a beer in a style I don't reach for often. Can imagine it being refreshing on a hot summer day.
Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland
3.53/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Hazy gold appearance with an average size white head and very little lacing. Dank aroma with some citrus and soft fruit bouncing around in the background. Initial taste had some good hoppy attributes but faded when approaching the finish line. Mouthfeel was a bit more consistent.
Jun 19, 2022
Rated by CaptainMac from Pennsylvania
3.94/5 rDev +8.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.94/5 rDev +8.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I wasn't expecting anything special from this beer, but it turned out to be much better than I thought. Great summer beer that I will get again.
Jun 06, 2022
Rated by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania
2.65/5 rDev -26.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.25
2.65/5 rDev -26.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.25
Hops
Jan 13, 2022
Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.65/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.65/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I got a can of this beer off the single shelf from my local Giant Eagle store. It poured a hazy pale yellow with thin white head that is not leaving any lace. The scent had bright citrus notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with bright citrus presence. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a good beer....especially for hot days!
Sep 26, 2021
Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.81/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: hazy; pale gold in color; 1 finger fizzy white head that receded quickly to a thin collar; no lacing;
S: peaches, apricots, and strawberries;
T: peaches and strawberries from start to finish; mild bitterness at the end;
M: light to medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;
O: caught me by surprise - I was expecting a bland AAL-type beer;
Sep 02, 2021S: peaches, apricots, and strawberries;
T: peaches and strawberries from start to finish; mild bitterness at the end;
M: light to medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;
O: caught me by surprise - I was expecting a bland AAL-type beer;
Reviewed by md3kcn from North Carolina
4.47/5 rDev +23.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.47/5 rDev +23.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Purchased as a single can from Fresh Market for $2.30. Poured into a nonic pint glass.
L - Hazy "Mountain Dew" yellow, with a one-finger bright white head that fizzles out very quickly. Great lacing.
S - Bright pine and grapefruit notes, with a sweet wheat backing. Very floral. Freshly-cut grass and lemon.
T - Beautiful citron and pine, with a hint of cannabis. Guava and lychee are light, yet noticeable. Dry wheat and grass notes graze the earthy/floral finish. Not too bitter.
F - Medium body with very light carbonation. Very drinkable. Refreshing and clean.
O - A fantastic summer ale, perfect for whatever boat party you go to. Light enough to have more, yet complex enough to keep things interesting. I seriously recommend this, and I will buy it again.
Jul 09, 2021L - Hazy "Mountain Dew" yellow, with a one-finger bright white head that fizzles out very quickly. Great lacing.
S - Bright pine and grapefruit notes, with a sweet wheat backing. Very floral. Freshly-cut grass and lemon.
T - Beautiful citron and pine, with a hint of cannabis. Guava and lychee are light, yet noticeable. Dry wheat and grass notes graze the earthy/floral finish. Not too bitter.
F - Medium body with very light carbonation. Very drinkable. Refreshing and clean.
O - A fantastic summer ale, perfect for whatever boat party you go to. Light enough to have more, yet complex enough to keep things interesting. I seriously recommend this, and I will buy it again.
Rated by Danzifer from Ohio
3.22/5 rDev -11%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.22/5 rDev -11%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Thank god this doesn't taste like how it smells. Stuff literally smells like a raunchy fart.
Jun 20, 2021
Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia
3.85/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can
A- pours a slightly hazy pale straw color with a one-finger foamy white head that has decent retention
S- dank hop aroma, snells a bit like Mary J, some zesty citrusy undertones, fresh cut grass and pine
T- tastes of citrus zest, pine, hemp, some grassy notes, a hint of peach, citrusy finish
M- medium body with medium carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel that continues into the finish
Jun 10, 2021A- pours a slightly hazy pale straw color with a one-finger foamy white head that has decent retention
S- dank hop aroma, snells a bit like Mary J, some zesty citrusy undertones, fresh cut grass and pine
T- tastes of citrus zest, pine, hemp, some grassy notes, a hint of peach, citrusy finish
M- medium body with medium carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel that continues into the finish
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