Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA

Snake Dog hits you with citrus and pine right away, almost aggressive in how it announces itself. There's a resinous quality that sticks around, and you feel that 7.1% working—it's not hot, but it's present enough that this beer demands respect. The malt backbone is lean, almost austere, which keeps it from being overwrought, but this is definitely a beer you sit down *with*, not one you casually knock back.

Greene King IPA

Greene King is the friendlier version—still an IPA, still hoppy, but the bitterness is more refined and the finish snappier. You get citrus zest without the heavy resin, and the lower ABV makes it feel lighter on your palate. It's the kind of beer that goes down easy enough that you'll reach for another without thinking, which is exactly the point.