 aracauna (2238), Georgia, USA
Apr 27, 2008
Hmm. Some of Flying Dogs attempts at more exotic craft brew styles produced some great beers, and this coming from someone who thought of Flying Dog as boring for years. This however, goes back to the boring category, although I will admit there are some nice parts to this beer. There is a nice hop aroma that comes across slightly musty. The malt is nice, although the initial cracker malt flavor dissipates quickly and leaves you with a watery finish. There’s also a bit of very ripe apple and pear fruitiness in there as well, but overall, this is just an easy-to-drink beer than you’ll forget a few minutes after the last sip.
doboy (67), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
Aug 31, 2008 Poured a dar yellow but clear. Showed nice carbonation. the head disappeared a little too fast, but the lace remained. The aroma was rather too mild. The taste was crisp, with a hint of lemon and nice spiciness.
Overall, it would be a good session beer.
carl4beer (270), Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
Aug 30, 2008 12 oz. pours golden and clear with little head. aroma is some banana, malt and yeast. mouthful is crisp with a little spicy yeast action, a mild departure from a pilsner, but not bad on its own.
mctous (100), Herndon, Virginia, USA
Aug 29, 2008 After rating an excellent Ommegang, this Flying Dog is a disappointment. It smells like a German pilsner but with wild yeast. Likewise it pours like a lager but without much hop lace or head retention. The pale malt is nice enough, and the French hops add some pleasant floral notes. Hop astringency and malt sweetness compete in the palate. Sorry Flying Dog, but this does not distinguish itself.
WisconsinBeer (331), St Paul, Minnesota, USA
Aug 27, 2008 Pale yellow, minimal bubbly head. Looks a lot like a macro. Flavor is relatively mild, with notes of rye bread, roasted malt, caramel, and honey. Has some floral notes as well. Pretty easy to drink, nothing offensive here.
Tripplebrew (254), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Aug 27, 2008 Pours a clear lemon yellow with thin white head that dissipates to a very thin layer. Aroma is wheaty with notes of citrus (lemon). Flavor is a light sweetness, hints of honey or a tinged of sweetened lemon. Just a touch a bitterness at the sip. Carbonation is medium with a light body. A simple beer but one that would be a good clean summer beer as it is not heavy and the flavors are have a lightening crisp quality.
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