Blue Dawg Brewing – Wild Blue

For a bit of a break today before I continue on with a few more brews from Ithaca in the coming days, I bring you an ABInBev beer.  Now the reason is that I saw it was brewed in Baldwinsville, NY and grabbed it while at the grocery store.  After arriving home with it I called Syracuse Rob to ask if there was another brewery (other than Bud) in Baldwinsville that I was unaware of.  It did not take very long for us to figure out who brews this one despite it being labeled as a Blue Dawg Brewing product.  For a brief moment I thought there was a new brewery near my old stomping grounds to visit next time there, but it was only false hope.

Regardless I gave the beer a fair shot because to me good beer is good beer no matter who brews it.  Surely there has to be an exception to that rule, but you get the idea.  With that, after reading my review check out this article/press release from a few years ago that just shows that there are vastly different opinions out there.

Now continuing on . . .

Brewery: Blue Dawg Brewing (Baldwinsville, NY)

Name: Wild Blue

Style: Fruit Beer (Blueberry Lager)

ABV: 8.0%

Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass.  $7.49 for a six pack.

Aroma: Prominent fruit/berry aroma that is very sweet and almost grapey.

Appearance: Dark purple(ish) color (blueberry).  Two finger, light pink/purple head that is thick with moderate retention and a slight trail.  Clear with a few visible rising bubbles.

Flavor: Fermented berry flavor with no hop flavors noticed.  Light malt flavors underneath and some slight harshness at finish.

Mouthfeel: Light body with high carbonation.  Pretty smooth drinking and almost creamy with a hint of warmth.

Overall Impressions: Like drinking malt liquor with a lot of berry syrup added.  There are no real flavors/characteristics beyond the artificial tasting berry.  If this was a soda it would have a higher grade, but does not work for me as a beer.  Absolutely no need to buy again.

Grade: D to D+ range

Blue Dawg Brewing - Wild Blue

A bit closer

I believe it was a twist off.