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Doggie Style

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Citrus, grassy notes and a slight perfume hop character meet a sweet malt body in this 5.5% American pale ale. It comes from Flying Dog, whose labels are drawn by Ralph Steadman, the illustrator Hunter S. Thompson urged the founder to hire. The brand began as a brewpub in Woody Creek, Colorado, in 1990.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassycitrusymalty
grassy
citrusy
malty
floral
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh grassy and herbaceous notes characteristic of American noble hops, followed by vibrant citrus—predominantly orange zest and grapefruit pith.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Doggie Style

◎ Appearance

Doggie Style displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a moderately persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the visual appeal throughout the pour.

golden, clearfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh grassy and herbaceous notes characteristic of American noble hops, followed by vibrant citrus—predominantly orange zest and grapefruit pith. A delicate floral perfume underscores the composition, while the sweet malt base adds subtle caramel and biscuit undertones that ground the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hop-driven character.

grassy, herbaceouscitrus zestfloral notessweet malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, clean attack that emphasizes the grassy and citrus hop flavors. Mid-palate reveals a balanced sweetness from the malt body—biscuit and light honey notes—while moderate bitterness (38 IBU) arrives as a restrained companion rather than a dominant force. The finish dries progressively without harshness, leaving the citrus and grass to linger alongside a faint floral echo.

crisp entrybalanced malt sweetnessmoderate bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is refreshing and medium in length, with grassy and citrus notes fading gradually into a dry, slightly herbaceous conclusion. No lingering sweetness or harshness remains; the beer finishes clean and inviting.

dry finishrefreshingherbal echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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