First off, I'm going to apologize for the pictures lately. I have to admit, I've been lazy with the new camera so I've been using all iPhone pics. They come out bright and ugly and slightly blurry and for that I apologize. But what are you going to do; I'm blogging for fun right now. If/when this site ever starts turning a profit I'll get a little more professional. But as I look this picture is REALLY bad. I want to change it but again, I'm lazy. It'll have to do.
As for the beer, Flying Dog - Doggie Style. What more can I say? As the bottle says "everyone likes to finish their day with a little doggie style". Ok, so that is a little crass! But that is each of their bottles. It seems to be their style! I just learned tonight they are in Fredrick, MD. Which isn't all that far away from Pittsburgh and/or my home town of York, PA. Actually, I want to talk to my dad because I'm fairly confident I have relatives that are from that area. My dad's cousin used to run a farm down that way if I'm not mistaken. And if that is the case - I've hung out in that area a few times a long time ago. As a kid, I hated some of those trips. We had family that didn't even have plumbing as a kid. Then my dad's cousin that was running a farm had indoor plumbing which was great. But even better he was working a farm - so as a boy I got to go down there and check out the donkeys, feed some of the cattle, play basket ball in the barn, and all sorts of things that came with that. Some of which scared the living shit out of me as a boy but was all GREAT memories. Funny thing is I THINK it was Fredrick, MD - but I KNOW if it wasn't Fredrick it was damn close ;) hahah... either way - on to the beer.
On to the beer, I "think" this is a good beer. I "think" this is a good "classic" pale ale which is what it markets on the bottle. Honestly, this is the "pale ales" that I have grown not to like. I believe it has to be the specific hop variety that is used because it is so strong and pungent. The smell kicks off a strong hop smell. And the taste is every bit of hop that you can handle. That said, if you are a hop head - have at it! Its sweet and tries to bring the malty goodness into it, and I guess to be fair it is there. There is a base of a good beer - but for me and my tastes there is something stopping me from REALLY enjoying this. Its nice and crisp and somewhat refreshing. But it has a huge dry finish to it with the hops. It leaves me licking my lips and panting like a dog and I guess that is what they are looking for. Job well done Flying Dog... keep up the good work.
As for the beer, Flying Dog - Doggie Style. What more can I say? As the bottle says "everyone likes to finish their day with a little doggie style". Ok, so that is a little crass! But that is each of their bottles. It seems to be their style! I just learned tonight they are in Fredrick, MD. Which isn't all that far away from Pittsburgh and/or my home town of York, PA. Actually, I want to talk to my dad because I'm fairly confident I have relatives that are from that area. My dad's cousin used to run a farm down that way if I'm not mistaken. And if that is the case - I've hung out in that area a few times a long time ago. As a kid, I hated some of those trips. We had family that didn't even have plumbing as a kid. Then my dad's cousin that was running a farm had indoor plumbing which was great. But even better he was working a farm - so as a boy I got to go down there and check out the donkeys, feed some of the cattle, play basket ball in the barn, and all sorts of things that came with that. Some of which scared the living shit out of me as a boy but was all GREAT memories. Funny thing is I THINK it was Fredrick, MD - but I KNOW if it wasn't Fredrick it was damn close ;) hahah... either way - on to the beer.
On to the beer, I "think" this is a good beer. I "think" this is a good "classic" pale ale which is what it markets on the bottle. Honestly, this is the "pale ales" that I have grown not to like. I believe it has to be the specific hop variety that is used because it is so strong and pungent. The smell kicks off a strong hop smell. And the taste is every bit of hop that you can handle. That said, if you are a hop head - have at it! Its sweet and tries to bring the malty goodness into it, and I guess to be fair it is there. There is a base of a good beer - but for me and my tastes there is something stopping me from REALLY enjoying this. Its nice and crisp and somewhat refreshing. But it has a huge dry finish to it with the hops. It leaves me licking my lips and panting like a dog and I guess that is what they are looking for. Job well done Flying Dog... keep up the good work.
