Black Dog Ale from Spanish Peaks Brewing Co.
Rating: B-
Surprised there are so few reviews. Glad I can contribute towards actually getting a rating. Confused by the label: originating in Montana, but the brewery listing is in California, and my bottle says it was brewed in Frederick, MD. What the...?
Appearance: Rough pour coaxed a decent two finger head, that exhibited good retention and lacing. Color is a little light of garnet, brown tints.
Smell: Biscuit and a sharp, vaguely sour malt aroma predominate. Hints of caramel and hops.
Taste: Mediocre. Bitterness is astringent, not flavorful. Biscuit-heavy malt profile. Some caramel, then a grainy astringent finish.
Mouthfeel: Light-medium body. Good carbonation.
Drinkability: Definitely fits the style - malt dominates the flavor, same biscuit-heaviness that's so prominent in Fat Tire. That said, pick up Fat Tire or Nugget Nectar instead.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 06-06-2007 03:08:18
Rating: B-
Surprised there are so few reviews. Glad I can contribute towards actually getting a rating. Confused by the label: originating in Montana, but the brewery listing is in California, and my bottle says it was brewed in Frederick, MD. What the...?
Appearance: Rough pour coaxed a decent two finger head, that exhibited good retention and lacing. Color is a little light of garnet, brown tints.
Smell: Biscuit and a sharp, vaguely sour malt aroma predominate. Hints of caramel and hops.
Taste: Mediocre. Bitterness is astringent, not flavorful. Biscuit-heavy malt profile. Some caramel, then a grainy astringent finish.
Mouthfeel: Light-medium body. Good carbonation.
Drinkability: Definitely fits the style - malt dominates the flavor, same biscuit-heaviness that's so prominent in Fat Tire. That said, pick up Fat Tire or Nugget Nectar instead.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 06-06-2007 03:08:18
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