Flying Dog Brewing Company - Doggie Style Ale

Doggie Style Ale took best of breed at the 10th Annual Great American Beer Festival, taking the Gold Medal in the Classic Pale Ale category. It is an American interpretation of a classic British pale ale which blends approximately 12% caramel malts with 88% two-row pale malts. The dog is hopped once at the initial boil with Chinook hops and also dry hopped in lesser proportions with cascade hops, providing the beer's spicy hop aroma. Bone Appetit!

A very nice pale to amber color with good clarity and head retention. Caramel malt, floral, spicy hop, and slightly fruity aromas are evident in the nose. Look for a nice caramel maltiness up front, nice hop flavor, and a medium hop finish in this clean beer. Overall, good stuff!

You know the name. You know the logo. Many of you wear the t-shirt with pride. Now it's time to try the beer. Since July of 1991, the Flying Dog Brewpub has been serving its hand-crafted ales in the heart of historic downtown Aspen, two blocks from the Gondola. It is the first brewery to operate in Aspen since the silver boom of the 1880's. Brewmaster Dennis Miller alternates more than 20 styles of beer brewed from a 7 barrel mash system.

Other products regularly featured at the brewpub include: Hair of the Dog, a medium-bodied porter, Ol Yeller, a refreshing Golden Ale, Rin Tin Tan, a full-bodied brown Ale, and lastly, Old Scratch, a medium-bodied lager "For the itch that ales you".

The cuisine is traditional American pub fare, specializing in limousin beef. Menu items include prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, chicken and pasta in generous proportions. The Flying Dog Brewpub features outdoor dining in its downstairs patio/beer garden. The brewhouse is visible from the bar.

For more information about the brewery and scheduled tours, call (303) 292-5027 or check out their web site at www.flyingdogales.com.