Apparently I was not completely truthful when I said the other day that I was concluding my stretch of Flying Dog reviews that I have in the backlog. After flipping through the pages this morning there was another one staring at me. I would like to say again that this is the last one, but I really thought that before. This is a good one so if it is the last, it will be appropriate to end the run of reviews this way.
I also said that day that I would soon be announcing the brewery that the month of February will be dedicated to. After giving a few hints yesterday, I am going to wait until tomorrow to announce it. I wouldn’t want to announce such a thing when doing a review from another brewery!
Brewery: Flying Dog Brewery (Frederick, MD)
Name: Snake Dog IPA
Style: American IPA
ABV: 7.1%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass.
Aroma: Prominent hop aroma (citrusy with a hint of floral). Slight maltiness in background with a hint of warmth.
Appearance: Medium copper color (with some orange). One finger, off-white head that gradually dissipates with some trail. Very clear with a few visible rising bubbles.
Flavor: Medium to high hop flavor (a bit floral and piney?) with an equal amount of hop bitterness. Low amount of malt character with a slight sweetness. Medium dry finish with some lingering.
Mouthfeel: Medium body with medium carbonation. Smooth with very slight warmth.
Overall Impressions: Pretty well balanced in my opinion with a nice amount of hop bitterness. Very enjoyable . . . I prefer it to their Pale Ale.
Grade: B+
Flying Dog Brewery - Snake Dog IPA
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