Brewhouse Rarities: Big Black Wit
Flying Dog Brewery

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From:
Flying Dog Brewery
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
7%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 9.19%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
38
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 01, 2014
Added:
Apr 26, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Rated: 3.75 by Bamarooster from Virginia

Jul 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Griffith from Connecticut

Jan 18, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by NonicPanic from Pennsylvania

Dec 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by bmur112 from Maryland

Nov 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by whatname from Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by kjmass from North Carolina

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by campfirebrew from New York

Aug 27, 2013
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Reviewed by KBrady from New Jersey

3.76/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A - Ordered this "wit" looking for something refreshing on a warmer August night. Knowing nothing of the beer itself, I was surprised to find it black as a Guiness, with a thin head. It started the expectation of the beer to be malty right off the bat.

S - Citrusy, inviting, and light smell. Nothing strong, but indeed a strong contradiction from the expectation given off by the color.

T - Average quality of taste to witbeers, fairly mild citrus with higher than expected hoppiness.

M - Fairly thin, but enough hops and citrus to keep it enjoyable til the end.

Overall - A solid, but not outstanding flavor, however the experience of the black color with the light citrusy taste make it a memorable drinking experience. Well done to Flying Dog to deliver something new and inventive.
Aug 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Aug 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by TaylorK from Virginia

Aug 04, 2013
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Reviewed by AdamBear from Pennsylvania

4.01/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
A-black with a very thick tan head. Pours with a lot of action. Looks like a stout!

S-smells like a very spicy and hoppy Belgian white! It's a strong and awesome scent

T-comes in with a much more mild but crisp flavor of spice, grains, with just a hint of cocoa. It's quite mild, almost watery. The after-taste is mostly of cocoa with a hint of smoke.

M-quite watery. Very low carbonation.

O-looks and smells awesome. Tastes okay. Feels just off though. Definitely tastes like an experiment more than something they should release in bottles. I expected more flavor for the abv. It's not a terrible drinker though.
Jul 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnnyMc from Ohio

Jul 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Boardshort_Brewer from Maryland

Jul 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by MrBoh from Maryland

Jul 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by bconsidine from Maryland

Jul 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Ankur from Maryland

Jun 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jburchett from Pennsylvania

Jun 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnK17 from Pennsylvania

Jun 28, 2013
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Reviewed by HarlequinBuckeye from Ohio

4.06/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Filled my growler up with this earlier today.

Appearance - Just as the name implies, big & black. Not as dark as a stout, but darker than most porters. Quite foamy. Had about a two finger head after being poured into a pint glass.

Smell - Floral and somewhat nutty. Not this beer's strongpoint. It's biggest strongpoint is it's...

Taste - A fantastic amalgamation of wheat, caramel, coffee, and hops. Much hoppier than I expected. All of these characteristics are nearly undetectable in the smell, but undeniable in taste.

Mouthfeel - Very smooth and drinkable. 7% APV isn't particularly high for a craft beer, but it isn't low either. I knocked back two pints in about 30 mins with ease.

Overall - A fine brew. And a great one to toast off to my recently fallen idol...James Gandolfini.
Jun 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Jun 20, 2013
Brewhouse Rarities: Big Black Wit from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 38 ratings