Hair of the Dog Blue Dot Double IPA

Brewed by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Portland, Oregon USA

Ah...yet another Hair of the Dog today. I must have set a record. I tried this on tap at the brewery, but I also had the impetus to purchase two of these bottles, one of which I am trying the other of which I might save. 22 oz. bottles. Haze orange/brown hue/caramel color; not very much of a head, but still a very good looking beer. Such a wonderful citurs/pine hop aroma that is insane. I heard this was more hoppy than malty, but that is B.S. There are plenty of hops in this; especially in the aroma. This has a great smell. Nice hop flavor. Very nice citrus hop aroma. The bittering hop lingers. This beer is a big bitter beer that starts to turn into a sweet citrus flavor. Such a fresh hop profile that one can’t ignore the use of these amazing hops. Fairly smooth beer, but not overly so. Overall, damn good beer!

Full hops, great dark color and filling body, from my novice opinion this is a great beer that I will keep returning to

bottle (spring 2007) - dark orange and very hazy upon pouring; lots of suspended carbonation; piny and citrus aromas, lots of malts and very little hops in the flavors; hops faded as missed the boat on this one early this year, but will be ready to pick up in a few months...........................5/23/08 update: well, fresh this is just one kick ass beer as it was on draft at brouwer’s and a good way to close out the sour fest by blasting back with hops and malts; so much sweeter when fresh and maltiness to die for; damn!!

Bottle shared with 1_2many. I was really blown away by the intense floral and citrusy hop aroma of this beer. I love the aroma, and it was a great appetizer to a great IPA flavor. A very well balanced, smooth, drinkable...yet strong, hoppy flavor. I am glad I finally got to try this beer and wasn’t disappointed by another great Hair of the Dog brew.

22 oz bottle from HOTD Earth Day open house, 2008. Thin almost non-existent pale head. Rye hop flower notes. Body is dark wild mountain honey with slight brown yeast swirl at bottom. Nice and fresh hop bite doesn’t overwhelm other flavors of carmel, almond, and honeydew melon. This batch has ruined me on any other NW IPA.

Pours clear golden-orange, light foam with little retention to speak of. A huge floral hit of hops on the nose along with a slight woodiness. Flavor has noticeable bittering hops well balanced with aromatic and some woodiness as on the nose. Mouthfeel has a touch of warm alcohol and light carbo. A very fine IIPA, and dangerously drinkable.

Aroma is pine, citrus, floral hops (although there is a balanced back-ground of malt). The Rye malt seems to add a sweet/sugary aroma in the nose (subtle, but nice) Pours cloudy orange with a tint of red. Thin white head. (Color seems a little light for a Double IPA) Flavor is clean pine, citrus and spice. The dominate flavor is hops, all over the palate and the throat. Although, there is definitely malt in balance. The rye malt adds something unique to the taste, but I can’t pin-point it. Little to no head retention. Very drinkable beer!!

Bottle thanks to my uncle who was visiting Portland. This is my first Hair of the Dog and it goes beyond the hype in my opinion. Extremely hazy, copperish pale yellow with a small head and a tiny bit of sediment. Surprised that very little light only comes through on the edge of the glass. Wonderful citrus, pine, and earthy hops aroma. The malt is subtle but cuts into the bitterness just enough to make this extremely smooth. Aftertaste is intense, lasting, and enjoyable. For my experience of Imperial IPA’s this is second only to Dreadnaught.