Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale - Flying Dog Brewery

flyingpig

United Kingdom (Scotland)

4.24/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

355ml Bottle from Vino Wines, Edinburgh:
Bright orange with a large, three centimetre tall head that is a creamy white colour and looks quite foamy, holding pretty well.

Hoppy and with some good, sweet malts and a sort of biscuit malt aroma. There is a few citrus and floral notes coming through as well and this is backed up by some lighter caramel and some sweet but light malts.

Sweet caramel malts and the floral hops that strike you first. There is some pine hops too but these are more subdued and I could detect some citrus, more caramel and a mild, fruit flavour with some sugar towards the end along with some bitterness.

Medium bodied although on the lighter side of medium and with a nice smooth, bitter feel to the beer that is rounded off with a light citrus tang. The carbonation is moderate and it goes down great, really hitting the spot and it was pretty refreshing too.

Wonderfully balanced with malts and hops both featuring, a nice smooth and refreshing feel to it and a great smell that is backed up by the taste. One of the best I've had from an American brewery I think, particularly from the relatively lower abv. ones.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2013 16:42:35 | More by flyingpig

ckollias

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Enjoyed this beer on tap at the Big Fish Grille in Crofton, MD.

A: Pours a dark golden hue with a 2-finger white hue that leaves a decent trail and ends in a small wispy lace.

S: Well-balanced malt and hoppy aroma.

T: Equal mix of sweet and bitter with a citrus and pine middle and finishes on the hoppy side.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation.

O: Good all-around pale ale and a nice session beer.

Serving type: on-tap

02-09-2013 20:09:40 | More by ckollias

MickeyBeer

Illinois

4.13/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass

A- A nice amber orange color with about one finger of white head that had nice retention. Left some nice lacing on the glass.

S- A nice piney and citrus smell from the hops. I also pick up a little bit of a malty bread smell.

T- A nice balance of both hops and sweeter malt flavors. Very smooth and drinkable.

M- Medium bodied mouthfeel that makes this APA an ideal session beer for me. I really enjoy this beer and have been having it for several years.

O- I have really enjoyed this beer and will continue to drink it. It is a perfectly balanced APA that is neither too sweet nor too bitter which makes it perfect for session drinking.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2013 20:05:10 | More by MickeyBeer

thlayli87

New Jersey

3.95/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Amber with two fingers of off white head. Excellent lacing.

S - Biscuity, bready and quintessentially beer-like. Grassy hop notes also.

T - Very pleasantly bready up front, then mildly fruity, with a moderately hoppy finish. Strikes a nice balance between the bready, sweet, and bitter flavors.

M - Crisp and refreshing. A very well balanced brew.

O - I am pleasantly surprised with this one. I'd had their IPA before and didn't really care for it, but this I like a lot. Well balanced flavors and very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

01-10-2013 22:58:35 | More by thlayli87

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours with little action, head-wise. A thin bright cap forms, and stays, no less. The beer looks a light copper color and has great clarity.

A very simple pale ale aroma. Some pine and floral hops and an equal amount of biscuity pale malts to follow. Very, very simple. But, that doesn't detract from how appealing it is.

The hops show up, more so, in the flavor. Floral hops, mostly, with a touch of both pine and citrus. The malts are thinner than in the aroma with pale qualities of light toast and English muffin. Again, very simple. Very classic. Says it right on the label. This might be the pale ale you're looking for. Nice drink.

Very high drinkability. Goes down easy. The carbonation has some nice life to it, but it doesn't impede the smoothness. Simple-bodied. Quality session ale.

Doggie Style reminds me of Great Lakes Burning River a lot, only it's a little less toasty. Similar hop profile, less pine and more floral notes. Not quite as good, but almost equally satisfying.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2013 06:51:28 | More by thecheapies

TheSignPost

Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Not a a bad beer overall. I prefer a true IPA rather than an American ale. This beer just wasn't hoppy enough for my taste buds. The other beers I have had from the Flying Dog Brewery were more memorable. Raging Bitch was better. This isn't a beer I would turn down, but I won't look for it either.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2012 12:06:37 | More by TheSignPost

PeterIngemi

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a duvel glass

A: pours a deep ruby bed with a fat finger of off white head.... Nice retention Anf lacing.

S: smells like citrus peels and grain, a bit of hoppy bitterness in there as well.

T: lightly toasted biscuty grain with some earthy, citrus and floral hop notes.. A touch of sweetness.

M: medium body with on the lower side of moderate carbonation, mouthfeel is a bit lush.

O: a pretty solid pale ale, if you like em a bit of the biscuity and grainy side.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2012 02:58:33 | More by PeterIngemi

danreitz

4.03/5  rDev +11%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 oz. bottle poured into a mason jar. Deep, clear amber color with a healthy, steady head. Beery aroma with no predominant highlight. Feels light on the tongue, not too carbonated. Tastes clean and mellow, very balanced, just bitter enough to give it some character. This is a good tasting, easy-drinking beer, one which would be a good call in almost any setting.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2012 05:46:18 | More by danreitz

brewdude1982

North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This was a 12 oz bottle poured into a mug.

Pours a dark brown and darker than other pale ales. Lightly malty in the nose. Sweet malt taste with a pleasant hop finish that I could definitely do all day. It is only 5.5% so no dui's. Perfectly balanced body and hop character. It also has good carbonation. I would love to try on draft.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2012 00:57:26 | More by brewdude1982

Goblinmunkey7

Massachusetts

3.28/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance: Golden/light amber with a thick white head which bubbles happily and slowly dwindles down leaving faint hints of lacing on the glass and a small, but dense cap and collar.

Smell: Mild citrus coupled with some floral elements. Mild malt sweetness hits some caramel and biscuit, but it's pretty mellow. Some vague notions of something herbal and slightly salty. Very mellow overall. Malts seem a little overcooked.

Taste: More of the nose. It was dialed up about half a notch. Backing herbal/spicy hop element that finishes on the floral side of things. Citrus on the nose is almost non-existent, leaving the weird leafy herbal thing to do it's business. Cracker like lightness. Some toasted malts. Some bread crust as well. Some lingering bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Medium body and a slightly above average carbonation. Slight dryness on the back of each sip, but it doesn't linger. Relatively clean overall.

Overall: I'm not feeling frisky.

This isn't the kind of beer that will make you bend over and grab your ankles. It's a nice APA and easy drinking, but that's about as far as it goes. The hop profile seems a little out of whack when paired with the lighter toasted elements.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2012 19:47:26 | More by Goblinmunkey7

401J

3.13/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Purchased in a variety pack over the Thanksgiving holiday where we hosted in-laws from Maine who stayed with us for 2 days and two nights and I dove into beer , rum, whatever I could get my hands on to dull the uncomfortability of wondering if strangers are using my shower loofah.

Poured into a 12oz chilled beer glass that revealed a caramel/slight cherry colored brew with a thin head.

Aroma of light hops, mild breadiness, cream.

Tasted of medium to light hops, crisp, relatively clean.. light finish had me looking for a bit more. Kind of 1 dimensional.

Nothing wrong with this beer. Solid. Probably wouldn't seek out again

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2012 15:15:19 | More by 401J

AmitC

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a beer mug.

Amber color. Good head of white color about one finger thick. Persistent (becomes slightly thin) but stays for a long time. Good amount of bubbles and excellent lacing. Very clear and transparent with no haze whatsoever.

Aroma: Some dry hops are prominent with a malt backbone. Drinking in a wrong kind of glass to better judge its aroma. Not a very strong hop profile which is just fine coz it is not an IPA.

Taste: Very well balanced. Tilting slightly towards the hops. Dry finish with very slight bitter aftertaste. Good malt presence as well.

Mouth feel : Medium bodied and moderate carbonation. Good drinkability. Smooth and without astringency.

Style Rate: 4.25
Personal Rate : 3.75

Serving type: bottle

11-23-2012 16:14:45 | More by AmitC

gcamparone

Rhode Island

3.88/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a Samuel Adams pint glass. Purchased at Wakefield Liquors in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

A- Pours a pretty hazy, golden orange body with a 2" white head and medium-high sticky lacing.

S- Sweet malt backbone with some hoppy citrus in the background.

T- Upfront I get a subtle hoppy bitterness followed by a lightly toasted malt flavor. Some sweet grapefruit to finish. Enjoyable.

M- Appropriate medium carbonation and body.

Overall, a nicely balanced pale ale. I don't drink much of this style, but I am thoroughly please with what I taste.

Serving type: bottle

11-09-2012 01:58:30 | More by gcamparone

jmcrofts

2.48/5  rDev -31.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Got this in a custom 6-pack since I've seen it everywhere and finally felt like giving it a shot.

Appearance - Nothing of note, looks like your standard ale with unremarkable head

Smell - Weak. Nothing really interesting here, and smells too 'grainy', almost like a pale lager.

Taste - Starts off well with some decent hop character, but too weak. Very unappealing metallic aftertaste as the hops fade away altogether.

Mouthfeel - Too light and watery. Pretty good carbonation though, which I appreciate.

Overall - Definitely not impressed with this one. Nothing particularly appealing about it, and the taste wasn't very enjoyable. Not terrible, I wouldn't refuse this beer if offered, but for your money there are much better choices out there.

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2012 06:50:30 | More by jmcrofts

nukem5

Pennsylvania

3.2/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A: Pours a great golden color with nice head on top very little if any lacing but still very crisp and apple cider looking. Tastey in appearance.

S: Aroma is thin and yet hoppyenough to get your attention. Not as much malt and hop aroma as I was hoping for but still very nice.

T: Taste is nutty and hopped with some nice mix of floral and citrus with a sweet hiding malt behind the scene .

M: Mouthfeel is medium bodied and has a silky feel to it.

O: Overall a good drinker and like it . Very sound beer with good qualities over shadowing the bad.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2012 02:27:25 | More by nukem5

MrBoh

Maryland

3.23/5  rDev -11%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A- Pours a brownish amber into my snifter with one finger of head that disippates quickly.

S- roasted malty smell at front (not at all what I expected). But towards the end some citrus, tangerine smell took over. Very light smell, but not bad.

T- On the front there is just a tad bit of citrusy hop flavor. Then BAM! A load of deep roasted malts.

M- Feels almost... warm on the mouth. Could be due to other factors, but definitely had to be noted. Although not very syrupy and silky, it does have a good bit of syrupy silkiness for the low alcohol content.

O- Overall, not bad. Taste was not great but it gets a 3.5 because I cannot do 3.25 and because it has a different taste for a pale ale that worked well. Aroma was certainly disappointing. Could have used some dry hopping to give it some aroma.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2012 03:48:17 | More by MrBoh

mattcrill

Ohio

2.55/5  rDev -29.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Aroma: Doughy and fresh yeast aromas up front. I don't mind it but the yeast smell is bordering on overpowering and I can get anything other than that. No esters or hop aroma. Odd.

Appearance: Slightly cloudy rich amber pour with sticky off-white head. Head retention is good.

Flavor: Some initial earthy bitterness, some mild pine tar resin, and a touch more doughy bread character. Balance is slightly bitter. Finish is clean and dry.

Mouthfeel: Medium-light body with lively, high carbonation. No warmth, creaminess, or astringency.

Overall impression: Had a hard time getting past the yeasty aroma. May have been an old sample but no way to tell. Won't try again.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2012 18:57:18 | More by mattcrill

Enoch

Virginia

3.73/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Aroma: Started with a moderate malty biscuit aroma, with a mild citrus hop note as it progressed.

Appearance: Slightly hazy (possibly due to the temperature) gold-amber color. Thick head the color of unsalted butter that didn't last quite as long as I expected, but had great lacing--at the end of the beer there was lace the length of the glass.

Flavor: An immediate hit of bitter floral and citrus hops that lingers, with grassy undertones. Bright finish of reasonable duration. I didn't notice any real malt flavor--it seemed to be dominated by the hops flavor, perhaps too much even for a pale ale.

Mouthfeel: Highly carbonated; tingles and fizzes on the tongue. Body light overall. Not much warmth. A bit astringent, but not inappropriately so.

Overall: A fun beer to drink that really shows off the hops.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2012 02:38:11 | More by Enoch

TheSixthRing

California

3.9/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance - Pours a somewhat clear copperish amber with an off-white 2 finger head. Decent retention. Lace is fair and semi-sticky.

Smell - Light citrus hoppiness and a touch of metallic twang.

Taste - Citrus hop forward, orange and juicy, with a bit of grassy bitterness. Malts are pushed back, with a bit of lightly toasted grain coming through about midtaste to help with balance. Finishes with some floral hop and a slight metallic undertone.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied, with a healthy amount of carbonation, tingling lightly on the tongue.

Overall - Really good pale ale. Well layered, not too bitter hop profile, given a semblance of balance by a solid malt backbone. Classic American Pale Ale is right.

Serving type: bottle

08-09-2012 02:02:23 | More by TheSixthRing

Mojo

Alabama

4.43/5  rDev +22%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This beer has plenty of character. It has a nice malty smell and pours a beautiful gold with a white 1 1/2 head. Remarkable lacing can be observed on the glass. Mouthfeel is very nice, full but not overpowering.Taste is smooth giving way to an assertive hoppiness with a mocha aftertaste. I love this one and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beer with some character.

Serving type: bottle

08-05-2012 05:29:35 | More by Mojo

smakawhat

Maryland

3.4/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Funny that I have never reviewed this beer, guess it slipped certainly have had plenty of it, so off we go into a nonic pint glass.

Really beautiful copper an clear amber on the pour here, nearly crystal clear body too. Head forms three fingers and off white in color clinging well with some ok retention, and some minor lacing also. Pretty great looking.

Nose is small toasty brown sugar, and malts. Subdued and buried, nice but kind of closed. A little soft biscuity too.

Hop angle seems quite prevalent on first sip. Bitterness fills the mid palate but with a very wet sensation. Not much sweetness of the malt, but finish brings a little of that toasted brown sugar hinted from the nose. Lingering of the hop is quite big, piney, but also very flat mouthfeel and some carbonated soda action.

Overall it's a hoppy toast brew, but it's just too wet and watery to carry everything. Not that great unfortunately.

Serving type: bottle

07-25-2012 22:44:33 | More by smakawhat

Converge

Alberta (Canada)

3.78/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

355ml bottle poured into a 16oz pint glass.

A - Pours a deep amber hue with total clarity and a fair bit of carbonation. Average sized bubbly tan head, but sub-par retention and little lacing.

S - Crisp floral hops, with some underlying citric rind and pine notes. Sweet caramel malt backbone with a earthy/smokey touch to it that I find interesting. Pretty simple, straight forward pale ale aroma here.

T - Comes across much more balanced than expected, with an assertive malt backbone of caramel malt, toffee, and subtle earthiness. Hops show up in the finish, with a nice floral twang with light citric and grassy notes. Very little bitterness, but just enough. A simple, balanced, and very drinkable profile that is completely true to style.

M - Medium bodied, with a nice low carbonation I quite enjoy.

D - It certainly doesn't reinvent the wheel, but this beer offers up a solid, easy drinking feel with a tasty twang of hops in the finish. Just a balanced, everyday brew for the craft beer drinker.

Serving type: bottle

07-25-2012 00:49:30 | More by Converge

Greenmachine07

3.78/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-like you would expect from an Pale ale, light and clear.

S-crisp smell followed with some piney notes, pleasing overall

T-i rather enjoyed this even though it was not very pungent. good balance with a nice nip of hops. great to drink regularly if you want a low ABV% and a lighter pale ale.

O-a good pale ale and i myself prefer this to the snake IPA, perhaps because i feel the IPA should have alittle more character.

A good buy, got it in the mix pack and was pleased.

Serving type: bottle

07-18-2012 00:29:54 | More by Greenmachine07

donmonkey1

Tennessee

4.35/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Nice amber color with a two-finger thick whitish/tan head that laces nicely. The head receeds a little fast. The carbonation is good.

Smell: Fruity hops, very nice

Taste: Fruity/citrus hops, sweet malt.

Mouthfeel: Medium body, lack of carbonation.

Nice blend of malt and fruity hops. This is an excellent classic pale ale that totally satisfies.

Serving type: bottle

07-08-2012 20:56:54 | More by donmonkey1

stephens101

Oklahoma

3.3/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Big tan head that sticks to some extent throughout the session. Some brown swirls mix in. Typical malts and earthy hops present to the nose and tongue. Medium bodied. Easy drinking. APAs are what they are, a gateway drug to the IPA, which in no way detracts from their place in the American beer pantheon.

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2012 23:12:39 | More by stephens101