20111127:
I wrote: "Poured the beer into a wine glass. I smell some sort of fruit. Maybe cranberry. Smells great. Amber color. The beer was about to overflow and I took a quick sip. I was surprised at the strength of the beer. On one of the sips I had I could smell and/or taste the alcohol. There's some pine smell to it. Perhaps too much for me. I'll let it warm up and have one final sip or two warm before pouring the rest out. Wow. Yeah... strong. Much better when it was somewhat cold. Of course, I don't find the sense if having a strong beer for the sake of strong beer. I figure the strength of a beer should correlate with its complexity, smell, and taste." 10:12 PM
[20120102]
Flying Dog Double Dog Double Pale Ale
Relevant Links:
Flying Dog Double Dog Double Pale Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)
Website Information:
(Listed under Canis Major, as opposed to The Pack, Seasonal, or Wild Dog)
DOUBLE DOG DOUBLE PALE ALE
BREWER BREAKDOWN:
ALCHOHOL BY VOLUME: 11.5%
AVAILABILITY: Limited distribution
HOP BITTERNESS: 85 IBU
PLATO: 24
HOPS: Columbus, Warrior, Cascade
YEAST: Ale
FOOD PAIRINGS:
This is a big beer that calls for equally big foods.
Flavor notes: Citrus hops with sweet malt and subtle alcohol burn (like a kiss on the cheek)
Pairs with: Extra sharp aged Cheddar and stinky Blue cheese; smoked brisket; spicy foods with chili or cayenne pepper; earthy desserts like carrot cake
NOTABLE NOTES FOR $1000:
Originally a Wild Dog release commemorating our 10th anniversary, Double Dog Double Pale Ale became here to stay in 2009. Could you control such a beast?
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