Hair of the Dog Adam

Brewed by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
Style: Traditional Ale
Portland, Oregon USA

12oz bottle from the Pizza Port bottle shop. An almost black pour with a monstrous tan head. Nose of chocolate, dark fruits such as plums, raisins and figs. Also hints of toffee and caramel malts. As the beer sat, the presence of hops became much more prevalent. Mouth feel was big and creamy, really coated the palate. Now i have an excuse to visit my little cousin in Portland.

bottle. black with creamy off white head. hoppy and chocolate up front. mild coffee, toffee and flowers throughout the rest of the aroma. creamy mouth. great coffee flavor. bitter. rich dark chocolate. mild smoke and dark fruits. excellent balance.

12oz. bottle, batch 69. BIG thanks to my sister in Seattle for sending this my way in the deep South. Pours a very dark brown with a HUGE frothy tan head. Took forever to pour this beer as the head took its sweet time to dissipate. Eventually dwindles down to a nice 1/8" covering that leaves some spotty lacing. Aromas of chocolate, coffee, dark fruit, toffee, brown sugar and more. Flavor is sweet brown sugar, toffee, chocolate, dark fruits, some smoke & tobacco. VERY rich and full mouthfeel with lively carbonation on the tongue. Alcohol bite is present and welcomed. Warming effect is present and welcomed as well. Just an amazing brew. Another reviewer said this was a perfect blend of an Imperial Stout and Belgian Quad, and they couldn’t be more spot on. Those are two of my favorite styles, so suffice to say that I LOVE this brew! ::belch::

bottle. aroma woody and a little bacon. muted overall. pours real dull brown and thick. big head. really hot all over. probably served too cold, but any warmer and it’d be so alcoholic. my first impression was that this is really alcohoolic. probably too carbonated, but that’s how all HotD stuff is due to the yeast. i don’t think i’d have enjoyed >6oz of this.

Pours a dark red caramel beer with an impressive head. Incredible retention. The aroma is fruity, with apples followed by some grapes, orange zest, hop flowers, caramel malts, and bread. Some soft spicy notes hide in the background. Sweet dark fruits, toffee, and a bit of chocolate are also in the mix. Toasted malts and warm apples upfront, cranberries, hop bitterness, citrus zest, smoke, and wood notes. Smoky finish. The mouthfeel is very smooth.

Poured from a 12 oz. botlte batch 69 which revealed a dark brownish black hue with a nice tan head. Aromas of coffee and chocolate come to mind. Smooth on the plate with a touch of carbonation. Flavors of coffee, bitter hops, booze and smokiness. Nice long complex finish. An excellent unique NW brew.

Batch 68 - Pours deep opaque brown with a nice mocha colored microbubble head which lasts and leaves elegant spotted lacing. Aroma of milk chocolate, sweet malts, caramel malt, booze, and smoke with some major dried fruit notes. Flavor is rich with espresso, smoke, plums, molasses, bittersweet chocolate, hot alcohol, dates, dark tobacco, and hints of a liquorice liquor. The mouthfeel is light and silky, with a slight tinge from the carbonation. Finishes off dry and sticky leaving smoke, espresso, and chocolate on your palate. This is all I need for dessert!

12oz bottle, batch 65. Pours deep chestnut with a frothy tan head; head is large at first and diminishes gradually to a thin cap. Rich, inviting aroma, primarily sweet malt, accented with smoke, chocolate, molasses, plum, maple and just a hint of hops. Flavor is not quite as complex as the aroma. Palate starts off with roasted malt and chocolate, which are joined by whiskey, spice, dried fruit, and hops. Long bittersweet finish, with some alcohol. Outstanding beer.