Little Dog (Fred) - Hair of the Dog Brewing Company / Brewery and Tasting Room

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

First had: on tap at their brewpub

HotD's "Little Dog" series implies a parti-gyle style beer (the bartender was shocked to find I knew that terminology). This one is derived from a batch of Fred, as the name implies.

Poured a hazy golden yellow, moderately carbonated, with a small white head that displayed decent lacing. Not too aromatic, but there was a decent balance of hops and malts and a dash of funky grass. Taste was woody, quite hoppy, crisp and dry. Light-medium body, and somewhat bitter, but very easy-going and easily drinkable.

Serving type: on-tap

01-10-2012 17:06:26 | More by Rifugium

jdense

Oregon

4/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this at HOTD tasting room, 11.25.11. I have to respectfully disagree with this being classified as an English Bitter.

One finger white head, quick dissipation with good lacing. Straw gold clear body, multiple streams of carbonation. Light munich malt aromas with floral and citrusy hop essence, not overpowering. Taste is pretty hoppy, munich malts dominant, quite a bit of bitterness for a mild ale. Mouthfeel on the light side, though good effervescence. Overall, this second running concept is really cool. Though I enjoy the Little Matt and Little Adam more, hey, everybody knows I'm a Fred Head. Too bad the old drinkability category is gone, this would be a 5!!

Serving type: on-tap

11-28-2011 03:32:23 | More by jdense

HuskyinPDX

Washington

3.78/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

3oz taster today at the tap room. (I have had this several times)

A - Pours a light hazy yellow with a white to near white head.

S - Malty, wheat, very pilsner like.

T - Close to the smell. Like a pilsner, but more vivid.

D - High carbonation and light body. Described as a table beer.

O - Light, refreshing, very sessionable.

Serving type: on-tap

09-29-2011 05:23:22 | More by HuskyinPDX

cbarrett4

Oregon

3.38/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into pint glass during Portland Mighty Mites small beer festival~

Seems the other reviewers had growler sealing problems... Poured with the same hazy gold hue but with decent head that quickly dissipates leaving a nice bit of lacing. Very pilsner-like aromatics. Focus is on the yeast and malts, very light and fresh aroma. Palate is clean and simple. More emphasis on the lager-like flavors. Finish is short and simple.

Overall a very good session beer and one that I enjoyed. It's not the greatest beer in this style, but it's a nice effort.

Serving type: on-tap

08-28-2011 20:29:19 | More by cbarrett4

MasterSki

Illinois

3.69/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

Thanks to ChrisPro for sharing this one. Served in a snifter.

A - Lightly hazed blonde body is topped by white foam that settles to a thick collar, wisps, and a few specks of lace.

S - Lightly hopped, with citrus, grassy, and floral notes. Mildly sweet and doughy malt backdrop. Not the most aromatic beer, but enjoyable.

T - The taste has a bit more heft to it, with more malt sweetness. Bready, with a bit of cereal grain and biscuit to it. Some mild bitterness in the finish.

M - Light bodied, with soft lower growler carbonation. A tad watery, but it's a small beer so I expected as much. Fairly refreshing.

D - A solid session beer that helped to break up Hair of the Dog's high-ABV lineup. Not something I'd seek out, but I like when pubs have a beer like this available on a regular basis for people who don't want to get wasted or need to drive home.

Serving type: growler

03-10-2013 05:18:45 | More by MasterSki

Sean9689

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Thanks to Kan for sharing the growler. Poured into Narke tulip.

A - Looks like dirty brown rain water, white head, no lacing, no cap.

S - Mint, herbal notes, light hops. The mint notes overtake just about everything, slight hops, some floral in there as well.

T - Slight hoppy notes, herbs, mint, touch of floral. Very subtle in all aspects.

M - Light, crisp, light carbonation (need a bit more here).

D - Chugable. So easy to drink it's not even funny. As long as you know going in it's not going to be the most complex beer you've ever had, it's quite enjoyable.

Serving type: growler

02-22-2011 14:45:45 | More by Sean9689

jrallen34

Illinois

3.85/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 5

Growler thanks to Kan, drank from my De Struise glass... Pours an ugly murky honey gold. Light off white head, ok retention and lacing... The aroma is sweet herbs, mint, a bit of hops. Sweet, but not bad... The taste is really bland, not as much flavor as the Adam. Has a weird light medicinal finish, yeast and hops... The mouthfeel is a bit light... This is totally crushable, more than Adam.

Serving type: growler

02-22-2011 00:46:11 | More by jrallen34