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Spanish Peaks Black Dog Ale

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bottled
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4312.96/5.02.96/5.05.2%53.5English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
An English style special amber ale. This ale's full body imparts a distinctive malty, robust palate and fruity bouquet. Brewed from pale malted barley, Munich, crystal, carastan and a touch of chocolate malts, Pacific Northwest hops, water and ale yeast.

Editor's Note: It is unknown at present exactly where each of the Spanish Peaks beers are being brewed. Flying Dog no longer makes any of them. Some are brewed by City Brewery in LaCrosse, WI. Expect this beer entry to move as more recent info becomes available.

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 luckygirl (1221), Boulder, Colorado, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/103/512/20
Sep 9, 2006  
Bottled. Beer is clear medium-brown colored with a small, creamy, white, mostly diminishing head. The aroma is malty with light notes of toasted grain, moderatate note of caramel; Hoppy with a light note of resin/pine; Yeasty with a trace of dough. Trace note of oxidation. Pretty straighforward, but a nice balance. The flavor is moderately-to-heavily sweet, lightly bitter, lightly acidic with a long, moderately bitter, lightly sweet finish. The body is light, the texture is watery and the carbonation is lively. Not sexy, but not bad.


 jason (1624), Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/102/511/20
Aug 29, 2006  
bottle. Nothing really stood out here. The taste was decent but lacked alot of character. Pretty smooth though but nothing outstanding. Probably goes well with hot food.


 ross (1709), weddington, South Carolina, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Aug 24, 2006  
Bottle from Ken (kenb) Thanks. Not really sure why this says its brewed in California since it clearly states on the bottle Montana. whatever. Dark red color (pale ale?) no head. Malty, rich, and fruity smell. Taste is a tad run of the mill and not very exciting. Its alright, pretty good for a session beer I would say.


 JFGrind (1354), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/56/103/512/20
Aug 5, 2006  
For some reason I thought this Pale Ale would be an over the top hopjuiced brew. Boy, was a wrong, a very mellow, lightly bittered English Ale. I thought California brewers gave up on mild malty ales.


 kenb (1100), Oregon, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Jul 31, 2006    Updated: Aug 3, 2006
12 oz bottle from local grocer. Deep amber color, average size head. Nice aroma, hoppy, fruity and some caramel. Taste is the same as the aroma, except a bit on the bland side, Not much pizzazz. Not terrible, but not great either. Overall a bit above average. This would be GREAT if you are looking for a very ’light’ session beer.


 Cornfield (4966), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jul 13, 2006  
Pours a deep copper body with a full, creamy head. The aroma is caramel and toffee with cherries and apples - quite pleasant. Tastes of toasty malt, caramel, and said fruits with an herbal/earthy finish. Good session material.

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 jake65 (1725), Williston, North Dakota, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 4, 2006  
Nice copper color with a just slightly off white head that lasts for a little bit. Aroma is sweet and malty, similar to the taste. Hops are also present, but very little bitterness. Very light body with a smooth clean finish.


 IndianaRed (1560), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/102/514/20
Jun 16, 2006  
On Tap at Kahootz Deep "amber" color, small pale head, slight traces of lacing. Mild and fairly sweet malt aroma, little hop bitterness. Flavor was quite sweet, malty and a bit papery. Very little hops, but not unpleasant. Very softly carbonated. Smooth light feel and no bitterness, malty trailer as well. An amber.



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