FBurgNews » David http://www.fburgnews.com Fredericksburg's Community News Blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Flying Dog Wildeman Tasting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusingsOverAPint/~3/Xgfm4bZeEFY/flying-dog-wildeman-tasting.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusingsOverAPint/~3/Xgfm4bZeEFY/flying-dog-wildeman-tasting.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:03:00 +0000 David tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-3808165951906236348 We saw the promotional video for Flying Dog's Wildeman last month. This weekend I got to satisfy my curiosity and actually drink this new beer from the Frederick, MD brewery.

In brewing Wildeman, Flying Dog Brewing continues in the tradition of its Raging Bitch IPA. Described as a "Farmhouse IPA," Wildeman takes its cues from two (so we thought) distinct styles of beer, Saison and India Pale Ale.

The beer pours a cloudy peach-orange color with a frothy white head. I chose to use a Flying Dog pint glass for my drink but a Chimay-style glass would be most fitting. Mild carbonation continues to feed the foam, though it eventually drops to a thin layer. The aroma is fruity with a hint of yeast. The flavor is initially reminiscent of a funky Saison, as expected from the aroma. That is followed by tart fruit and citrus notes. The mouthfeel is sharp and drying. A mild bitter flavor lingers in the end.

I drank the beer without having any food to go along with it, but it did make me long for a sharp cheese, perhaps some Irish Dubliner. Wildeman will be available year-round in the mid-Atlantic region. Flying Dog Widleman Farmhouse IPA is an enjoyable beer. I'd place it closer to a Saison, but the IPA influence is there. If you're looking for something a little different, this would be one to try.

Note: This bottle of Wildeman was an unsolicited sample from the brewery. I drank it and reviewed it of my own free will.


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It's a cool sign of the times see a Virginia craft brewery being shown as a highlight of the community.


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]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusingsOverAPint/~3/JVzLaXBmwq8/blue-mountain-in-nelson-county-promo.html/feed/ 0 5 Beers No Man Should Drink After 25 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusingsOverAPint/~3/kpiJtJIECGI/5-beers-no-man-should-drink-after-25.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusingsOverAPint/~3/kpiJtJIECGI/5-beers-no-man-should-drink-after-25.html#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:44:00 +0000 David tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-4827155184481752195 beers you should give up after college. The writer opines:
You had your fun in college. Now it’s time to stop drinking crappy beers. Pour yourself a good micro brew from Vermont or Colorado and take a few lessons here. If you’re 25 or older and drink any of the following beers, you’re simply stuck in the past. You’re one of those hangers-on. All your friends are talking behind your back and speculating about when you’ll get a job and get on with your life. Some are even placing bets. It may also help if you stop crashing on the couch of the fraternity house and get a real apartment, you deadbeat.
Here they are:
  • Milwaukee’s Best
  • Keystone Light
  • Budweiser
  • Busch
  • Schlitz
Whew, I'm good.

See the article for the not-so-tasty details.


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