Flying Dog Dogtoberfest
I love this time of year. All of the fall beers are starting to hit the shelves. It started with the Paulaner a couple of days ago, continues with a few more Oktoberfest brews and then onto more Autumn Seasonals. Not only that, but now I can start enjoying my stouts without the looks I typically get during the Summer months.
After the announcement earlier this month from Flying Dog, I had been on the look out for Dogtoberfest on every trip to the store. Luckily one shop had decided to stock up early on all sorts of wonderful Fall beers.
![Beer Label: Flying Dog Dogtoberfest](/images/label_dogtoberfest.png)
Appearance
Served in my Spaten Oktoberfest glass. the brew pours like most any Oktoberfest beer rich amber with a slight red hue.
Aroma
This one has a surprisingly lively aroma for the style. Beneath the dominant malts, there is a decent hop characteristic as well as a little spice.
Taste
Dogtoberfest is nice and malty. The hops give it a bit of a tart finish, balancing with the malts well. There’s really nothing out of the ordinary with this one. It’s your quintessential Oktoberfest beer.
Overall
A well balanced brew, Dogtoberfest will be back in my fridge as the temperatures drop and the leaves fall.
Rating: 3/5