New Dogtown Pale Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma
Style:
American Pale Ale
Serving Type:
Bottle
Alcohol by Volume:
6.4%
Aroma:
Smells... clean, not quite soapy but citrusy like a scented cleaner. This doesn't smell like fresh fruit though, more like rinds.
Appearance:
Light, thin and clear copper color. Smallish white head with a good bit of lacing.
Flavor:
Rather dry, bitter citrus flavor. Hops are obvious and a bit overpowering.
Mouthfeel:
Dry and bubbly texture
Overall Impression:
The New Dogtown Pale Ale is a dry, bitter Pale that manages to pack in a bit of flavor between the overpowering hops. There is some sweet and tangy citrus in this beer but it's completely overpowered by the dry hops that coat your mouth just as you pick up on those sweet flavors. If hops if your flavor of choice then you'll probably like this beer, otherwise don't bother.
The label of the Lagunitas New Dogtown Pale Ale has a friendly looking down on it just above a small line of text that reads "Still Doggone Good." Doggone good? I beg to differ. I enjoy beers that are balanced or showcase complimentary flavors, this Pale Ale doesn't do either of these. The New Dogtown is too hoppy which makes it taste dry and bitter. It smells like there is some citrus in this beer but you can barely tell through all of the bitterness. There are plenty of beers with strong flavors that I like but bitter, over hopped Pale Ales just aren't my preference. This beer isn't all bad but it is difficult for me to say much nice about it. The best part of this beer would have to be the few seconds after taking a drink when you are able pick up on the sweet flavors in here just before the bitter hops rush in and make everything taste a bit like dandelion. My advice would be to take a pass on this beer.
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