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Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA

Flying Dog Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 389 American IPAs in hopIQ

Snake Dog IPA is an aggressive and assertive India Pale Ale brewed with a blend of American hops that deliver bold citrus and pine characteristics. This full-bodied ale combines a strong malt backbone with a crisp, dry finish that showcases the brewery's commitment to traditional hop-forward brewing.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA

◎ Appearance

Snake Dog IPA presents a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and visible, creating an inviting visual presentation that promises the assertive character to come.

golden amberclearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bold American hop character with pronounced citrus and pine notes that immediately assert themselves. Resinous and herbal undertones complement the primary hop profile, while the malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without overpowering the aggressive aromatics.

citrus-forwardpineyresinousherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a strong malt foundation that balances the full-bodied character before yielding to assertive hop bitterness. Grapefruit and citrus flavors dominate the mid-palate with a distinctive resinous quality, while the 60 IBU bitterness builds progressively and intensifies toward the finish.

hoppycitrus-drivenbitterfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and decidedly dry, leaving a lingering bitterness and resinous pine character that extends well into the aftertaste. This drying quality showcases traditional hop-forward brewing philosophy and encourages repeated sips.

drylingering bitternessclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, dry character as Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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