Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA - Flying Dog Brewery

rroper25

Pennsylvania

4.43/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Full bodied IPA. Decent mouth feel. Not heavy but with clarity of purpose. Hint of spice without being over the top. Minor bitter in the after taste. Excellent with a mild cheese (non-smoked). Not for the session as ABV is high. Enjoyable. Worth a try for those that want to move beyond yellow water advertised as beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2010 22:02:59 | More by rroper25

WendyandCraig

New Jersey

4.22/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Good IPA. Very drinkable. Pours without a lot of head but does have a good bit of carbonation to it. Hits you right off the bat with the hops. Got to love the hops. Well worth the buy.

Found it on tap at the local mart. That was my first tasting. Purchased a growler and share it with a few friends.

Be prepared, it does go down easy and the 8.3% will sneek up on you.

Serving type: bottle

08-04-2010 23:06:34 | More by WendyandCraig

TerpInHotLanta

Georgia

3.38/5  rDev -14.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

I'll warn you: this is my first review and one of my first adventures in really TASTING IPAs... with that being said:

Aroma: Banana at first, but after a minute more of a fruity/citrus hoppiness and pine. Let it settle and swirl brings out the alcohol significantly more than at first. Pretty strong alcohol smell, but piercingly clean as well.

Mouthfeel: A bit slick. Definite alcohol warming. I didn't feel much carbonation at first, but it slowly creeps in... still pretty mild.

Appearance: Amber/pumpkin hue. Around 1.5 fingers of head at first, but that settled to 2-3 mm quickly. Clumpy dull-white head.

Flavor: At first a citrusy. But then it evolves a slighty toasty nature, which evoles into a hoppiness bitterness. Crazy how I feel like the beer is evolving. Bitterness sticks around even as the alcohol warming kicks in.

Drinkability: For all its apparent bitterness, this beer could easily qualify as a session'er -- at 8.3% ABV, a short session it would be!

Serving type: bottle

10-23-2010 23:09:32 | More by TerpInHotLanta

poster112

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into tulip.

First beer of this style that I've tried.

A- Seems a bit clear. Light, light amber in color. Head is a nice two fingers that settles in to 3mm of clunky foam, which surprises me coming from such a light colored beer.

S- I get the grassy hops and the Belgian yeast right up front with a bit of biscuit and an odd roasted tomato in there. I am again surprised by the complexity of aromas coming from such a lightly colored beer.

T- Grapefruit and honey up front, dissolving into a fairly malty-sweet flavor from the yeast, with a spike of vanilla and pine from the hops. Strange, but good. Tons of flavor. Good flavor.

M- A bit thin, initially, but this beer seems to get a chew after thinking about it. Carbonation seems to be right on, carrying over from the Belgian style.

D- Way too easy to drink for a 8+ abv.

Overall, a better beer than expected after the pour. The appearance is quite deceiving, ultimately surprising me with the complexity of flavor.
I'll buy this again, for sure. Especially at this price point.
I also must mention that this is the first Flying Dog beer that I've considered worth repeating.

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2010 23:10:21 | More by poster112

yotyz250f

Florida

5/5  rDev +26.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

12 oz. bottle poured into tulip glass

A- Pours hazy amber color with solid 2 finger creamy head that slowly dissipates to a decent 1 finger that stays around. Killer lacing!

S- Aroma is mostly that of an American IPA, mostly piny and slightly citrus hop nose. Some Belgian malt and yeast nose creep through

T- Starts out with a strong Belgian malty taste while the hops slowly fade in and finish out moderately bitter with a good Belgian yeast character to finish it all out. Flavors definitely change as this beer warms and opens up.

M- Smooth silky mouth feel, a little more carbonation wouldn't hurt but also doesn't cost it any points either.

D- Definitely very drinkable, refreshing yet satisfying for all the hop heads out there. Best of both worlds if your a fan of Belgians and IPA's , a perfect harmonious balance between the two. Wish I could find this on the shelf more often, definitely my favorite American spin on a Belgian!!

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2010 02:12:08 | More by yotyz250f

nashvillebeerguy

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Good beer. Has a sweet hops flavor, mixed with the traditional Belgian crisp drinkability & wheat flavor. Very good head. It doesn't taste like it's got a lot of alcohol in it like a lot of imperial IPA's. I drank it paired with a Greek salad and some noodles with butter.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2011 01:48:42 | More by nashvillebeerguy

jimland

Ohio

4.3/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle. Nice pillowy head pour, smells that of an strong IPA but without the entire bitterness bite at the end. Very drinkable, without the big bite at the end so watch out on this one. Very smooth in the mouth. The belgian influence on this IPA makes it very enjoyable. One of my new go to beers.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2011 23:50:49 | More by jimland

rossjp

Michigan

4.13/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Beautiful copper orange color a fluffy 1 inch head. Some of the best retention and lacing I've seen in a while; all the way down the glass.

S: Smells like an IPA should; bright and spicy, though the hop aroma is even a little subdued for how bitter it tastes.

T: Tastes hoppier than it smells. Strong hoppy flavor with not quite enough malt to keep up. More spicy in its hops than citrusy. Tastes dry.

M: More body than I was expecting; call it medium. More carbonated than I tend to like. Dry finish. Belgian in that regard.

O: I think this is a pretty darn good bottle of beer, but I know that I tend to like my beers on the hoppy side.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2011 23:10:31 | More by rossjp

eammmbeer89

New York

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

Poured from a 12oz bottle.
Orange hazy color.
Wonderful citrusy peppery hops aroma.
Great bitter taste but with a sour citrus flavor that really upped the enjoyability.

Buying this overseas I was worried that it would have suffered from the journey, but I found it crisp and hoppy as ever, with some really interesting highlights.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2012 16:32:28 | More by eammmbeer89

pl869

New York

4.13/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 oz. bottle poured into pint glass. Not usually a fan of Bel. IPA's but I would have to rank this as one of the best I've had!

A - Pours a transparent amber with a two finger bright white head. The head dies quckly leaving a nice halo with decent lacing.

S - Citrus and bitter hops.

T - The taste is a bit sweet on the front with some...well something else...piney/earthy coming in. The warrior and amarillo hops are present throughout giving this beer a bitter, slightly peppery character. The Belgian flavors are not strong, but they balance well with the hoppy, citrus, IPA flavors to make a nice flavor that you can find spicy and a bit dry at the same time.

M - Medium carbonation that contributes to a prickly finish. Medium bodied.

O - This is a Belgian IPA that favors the IPA side of things slightly. The flavors are well balanced but I like the bitter hoppy kick this one gives. The high alcohol is well hidden, and the flavors are great.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2012 04:43:24 | More by pl869

c0yk0i

4.45/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

I really like this beer! I think it's very smooth yet hoppy. Not that this is significant, but the illustration on the packaging is pretty cool. I'm drinking it right now, in fact. My friends and I have been enjoying it this week. I definitely recommend this beer. It isn't too expensive.

Serving type: bottle

10-05-2012 08:20:42 | More by c0yk0i

smiler_durden

3.68/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from tap in to 330ml tulip glass.

Was recommended to try this by the manager of my local craft beer pub.
It poured a lovely dark amber with a slight head that remained until the end.
Had a sweet aroma with hint of typical IPA smell.
On first mouth full, had a slight syrupy feel to it.
Taste was wonderful, great IPA hops with a sweet aftertaste that matched the aroma.
Not as bitter as other IPAs I have tried, O'Hara's, Sierra Nevada etc.

Tried it on two more occasions, after other various beers and found a unusual wheat beer taste to it. Will have to investigate further.

Serving type: on-tap

10-07-2012 17:22:35 | More by smiler_durden

PaulGE

3.43/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

This is a gonzo beer with too high an alcohol content for no reason. This is why feelings are mixed about its taste. If you need the alcohol like some of the Chimay beers sure do it but not just to be macho.

I am sure they know how to brew a beer, I just think they got carried away with this one.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2012 02:56:44 | More by PaulGE