Flying Dog – Tire Bite Golden Ale
More rain... It seems like it's never going to end. I guess this weather is making up for the last two very dry summers we have had around here. I guess I can spice up the day just a bit by cracking open a crisp and refreshing summer time beer... This is my first sampling of a Flying Dog Brewery beer. The Tire Bite Golden Ale is quite crisp and refreshing, and has a decent body for a beer of this style. It rings in at 5.0% ABV and an IBU of 16.5, which keeps a nice balance between the hop bitterness and the sweetness of the malts. From the website:
The young pup of the pack... Tire Bite Golden Ale is a refreshing, light, warm weather slammer with a flavorful hop edge. Brewed using exclusive German hops (German Perle and Hallertau), this beer draws craft beer drinkers back from the "dark" side of the cooler.
This is definitely a good choice for a hot summer afternoon where you might want to enjoy several beers without getting totally sloshed. As with any really good beer, it's best served a little warmer than right out of the fridge...