Flying Dog Wild Dog Heller Hound Old Ale

Brewed by Flying Dog Brewery
Style: Old Ale
Frederick, Maryland USA

Serve in English pint, Snifter

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Serving: Draft at Fireworks during American Craft Beer Week.
It’s worth noting that this brew was a one-off exclusively for Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. and should not be confused with their Heller Hound Bock or Bock with Brett. It pours a deep mahogany color with a very small, foamy, off-white head. The nose was suprisingly light (too cold perhaps). I got slight raisin notes, but not much else. The taste is very malty up front but suprisingly clean in the finish. Raisin, overripe fruit, caramel, a little toffee, and brandy or port notes. The alcohol is a touch aggressive but should mellow with age. A bit sweet with a lingering bitterness on the back end. Medium to rich body with a medium, mostly soft carbonation and a sweet, slightly boozy finish. It strikes me as a touch young and lacking a little depth, but I would love to see how this would age. Overall very solid.