Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA vs Shepherd Neame India Pale Ale: Which Should You Drink?

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Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA

Flying Dog Brewery

United States · Belgian-Style IPA

hopIQ rank #3244

51%

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side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Shepherd Neame India Pale Ale

Shepherd Neame

HOPIQ TAKE

Flying Dog Raging Bitch if you want a heavyweight, spiced-up IPA with real alcohol warmth, Shepherd Neame if you want something you can actually drink two of without feeling like you've been in a fight. Both hit 40 IBUs, but the Belgian yeast in Flying Dog goes fruity and phenolic—almost peppery—while Shepherd Neame stays grounded in classic English hop bitterness. The 2.2% ABV difference sounds small until you're halfway through your second pint.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA when…

→You want something with complexity and warming alcohol—good for cooler weather or a night that's going somewhere
→You're ordering one or two beers, not settling in for a long session
→You appreciate yeast character as much as hop character

Pick Shepherd Neame India Pale Ale when…

→You want a proper IPA that won't knock you sideways—good for a weeknight or casual hangout
→You're after classic English brewing tradition; this tastes like what IPAs were supposed to taste like
→You're planning to have more than one; the lower ABV makes that reasonable

SIDE BY SIDE

	Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA	Shepherd Neame India Pale Ale
ABV	8.3%	6.1%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Golden	Golden
Style	Belgian-Style IPA	English IPA
Origin	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

6 shared · 7 distinct

Both beers

hoppybitterdryfruityspicyfull-bodied

Only Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA

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STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPAShepherd Neame India Pale Ale

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TASTING NOTES

Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA

HoppyBitterDry

Raging Bitch announces itself immediately—there's this spicy, almost clove-forward character that comes straight from the Belgian yeast doing its thing. The hops aren't screaming at you; they're more of a supporting player to the alcohol's warmth and those esters. You get a slight peachy fruit note underneath, and the finish is dry but lingers with a gentle peppery heat. It's the kind of beer that makes you sit down and pay attention.

Shepherd Neame India Pale Ale

HoppyBitterEarthy

Shepherd Neame is restrained in the best way—clean, malty backbone with earthy, herbaceous hops that feel properly traditional. There's no yeast fireworks here, just a straightforward bitterness that's balanced by a touch of caramel sweetness. It drinks crisp and crisp and doesn't wear you out. This is a beer built for conversation, not contemplation.

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