In my recent surge of beer-drinking I could not just taste different BrewDog beers without giving some attention to the other ‘dog’ that’s rather easily to get. Flying Dog is an American brewery, and one of the few Americans that is available in the Netherlands, and affordable. Of course, cooled urine like Budweiser is not counted…

Doggie Style – Classic pale ale
A very classic beer indeed. A traditional ale, but better. The carbonation is a lot better compared to the factory made version you get in pubs and not as thick as (for example) Newcastle Brown. Better than regular ale, but not stellar.

In Heat – Hefe weize
Well, its hefe weize. A craft beer that is very easily obtainable as a craft beer. Not as good as Weihenstephaner. Rather crisp but very heavy on the wheat. A hint of acidity to make this a true summer brew. It ticks all the boxes.

Tire Bite – Golden ale
This is the one that taste most like lager. It is a bit heavier on the palate and flavours that you expect in a lager (but rarely find, nowadays) are there and bit more pronounced than I’m used to. Which is good. Quite malty and refreshing. Dangerously drinkable. The flavour is less beery than it smells, the maltiness is accompanied by some herbs and spices. Not sweet, with a rather short finish.

Bloody awful labels, though…