Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale - Flying Dog Brewery

TheBrewo

Michigan

3.68/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This brew pours a dark reddish honey color, with a beige one and a half finger head that lingers for a bit, leaving significant lacing. The beer is clear, but not entirely translucent. There is standard carbonation visible throughout. The aroma is hoppy, with suggestions of citrus. There is light malt, which smells faintly of straw, and some peppery spice, to balance it out. The taste begins with significant malty, grainy character. This, throughout the middle, washes with bitter, grassy hops, acting to balance the brew. The conclusion of the sip is both dry and hop filled. This leads to the aftertaste which, while mild, breathes as the balancing act of the flavors, with a sweet tinge. The mouth is left on the dryer side, without any notable coating. The carbonation is noticeable, and the body remains solidly medium. With relatively mild flavors, a respectable feel, and a standard abv, this beer goes down smoothly.

Overall, what we enjoyed most about this brew was its elegant appearance, its nicely balanced flavor, and its great name! The hops begin strong, but by the end of the glass tend to become less apparent, leaving you with a borderline mild brew for the style.

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2010 00:54:21 | More by TheBrewo

Rdc67

Kentucky

2.75/5  rDev -24.2%

05-22-2013 20:31:48 | More by Rdc67

puuj

California

3/5  rDev -17.4%

05-22-2013 17:52:32 | More by puuj

MarvinSnyder

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-21-2013 18:54:05 | More by MarvinSnyder

johntfox

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-21-2013 17:34:56 | More by johntfox

nmann08

Maryland

3.94/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

First time having the new recipe. On tap at Big Hunt.

Pours a hazy copper color. Ok carbonation with a thin layer of off white head.

Smell of caramel malts and sweet hops. Citrus and floral notes come through.

Flavors come through more than the smell lets on. Not as bitter as I expected for a pale ale, but refreshing. I get zero roastiness that others describe from the bottle.

Creamy up front, but the bitterness never develops on the finish.

Overall, this is a good beer, not great. Didn't notice a big change in recipe, but I don't think the changes hurt it.

Serving type: on-tap

05-20-2013 22:11:28 | More by nmann08

obrike

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-20-2013 15:26:14 | More by obrike

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -17.4%

05-20-2013 14:22:21 | More by touchmeimsac

SStein

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-18-2013 07:30:34 | More by SStein

mkirkland80

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-18-2013 02:26:20 | More by mkirkland80

CanisMajor

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-16-2013 21:23:38 | More by CanisMajor

AL89BR

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-15-2013 16:20:29 | More by AL89BR

drummermattie02

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-14-2013 18:16:07 | More by drummermattie02

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-13-2013 22:42:27 | More by AmandaSchaefer

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

05-12-2013 17:19:51 | More by mikeburd1128

sajaffe1

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-11-2013 21:21:36 | More by sajaffe1

JMurphy41

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-11-2013 15:02:49 | More by JMurphy41

elBecko

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-11-2013 12:18:49 | More by elBecko

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-10-2013 19:24:09 | More by twenty5

SirWalkAbout

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-09-2013 20:48:45 | More by SirWalkAbout

Bill235

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-09-2013 13:46:34 | More by Bill235

tesla92

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

05-08-2013 17:13:28 | More by tesla92

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-07-2013 22:39:23 | More by blknikon

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-06-2013 18:52:24 | More by ZEB89

pirmannt1

Illinois

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-05-2013 20:12:50 | More by pirmannt1