policyvote Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 So I am scouting out beers for this Saturday (when drinking beer for an occasion I will often seek out thematically appropriate brew). Of course I have traditionally quaffed the Lion brews on draft day, but this year I was looking for something with a "blue" theme. Finding myself in an unfamiliar store, I checked out the beer section and found this stuff, Wild Blue. Normally I avoid 'flavored' beers, but I seriously have a hereditary weakness for blueberries (my father was known to down a quart in one go, for no real reason), and plus it was 8.0% ABV, so I figure it can't be all bad. It's all bad. Somewhere in betwen it hitting the tongue and going down the hatch, there's a fleeting sensation of that tart blueberry tastiness . . . but before and for long, long after, it's completely horrible. Also I am now officially docking points for having "dog" (and ESPECIALLY) "dawg" in your brewery name. Dogfish Head, okay, Black Dog, cool, Flying Dog, we're starting to push it, but "Blue Dawg"?? No thanks. Didn't realize the whole thing was an A-B joint until I searched for a link to post in this thread. ST. LOUIS(March 7, 2008) — Not suited for timid or reserved beer drinkers, Wild Blue’s defining taste characteristic is its kick of natural blueberry flavor. The Blue Dawg Brewing team carefully selected a blend of hops and barley malt to ensure they complemented and balanced Wild Blue’s dominant blueberry notes, resulting in a robust and aromatic beer with a refreshing, palate-cleansing finish. Kick? Sure. Dominant? Yup. Robust? Aromatic? No doubt. Unfortunately I would say "carefully", "complemented", and "balanced" are all GROSS exaggerations, and to suggest that something whose aftertaste gives me physical shivers "palate-cleansing" is beyond ridiculous. Then again, it's 8.0% ABV, so I'm going to try pouring a now-warm bottle into an iced glass and see if it's any better. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Then again, it's 8.0% ABV, so I'm going to try pouring a now-warm bottle into an iced glass and see if it's any better. Okay, I did in fact pour it into a wide-rimmed glass as they suggest. 1) Beer with a coarse pink head looks like sparkling grape juice. Yuck. 2) It IS way better with space to breathe . . . or at least, after you've had a couple and are starting to feel it. It's still not anything I'll buy again, and to describe it as "palate-cleansing" is beyond ridiculous. I am sure I will still be tasting this crap next week. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Don't rule out Flying Dog. Their stuff is good. Grab yourself the variety 12-pack and give it a try. You won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I freaking hate all these fake micro brews that big boys are putting out. Most of them suck ass. Good thing is they're really not good at making up "soulful" names. I know hindsight and all, but "dawg" would have been a dead give away for me. My wife brought home a sixer of Tap Room No, 5 (or something like that). It had wannabe written all over it. Honestly, I'm not even sure it was but I do know that it was a pretty lame brew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Also I am now officially docking points for having "dog" (and ESPECIALLY) "dawg" in your brewery name. Dogfish Head, okay, Black Dog, cool, Flying Dog, we're starting to push it, but "Blue Dawg"?? No thanks. Don't know if it's a real microbrew or not, but Emeril used to pimp something called Turbo Dog beer. Don't know if it's any good, but I do find the name kinda funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Don't know if it's a real microbrew or not, but Emeril used to pimp something called Turbo Dog beer. Don't know if it's any good, but I do find the name kinda funny. I believe that's a beer made by Abita in New Orleans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I believe that's a beer made by Abita in New Orleans. Yup. Not heinous but certainly not one of my favorites either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Don't rule out Flying Dog. Their stuff is good. Grab yourself the variety 12-pack and give it a try. You won't be disappointed. Yeah I think I had the "In-Heat Hefewizen" on tap the other day and it was quite good. I'll scout around for the variety pack . . . I still deduct points for the dog thing, though. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 I freaking hate all these fake micro brews that big boys are putting out. Most of them suck ass. Good thing is they're really not good at making up "soulful" names. I know hindsight and all, but "dawg" would have been a dead give away for me. My wife brought home a sixer of Tap Room No, 5 (or something like that). It had wannabe written all over it. Honestly, I'm not even sure it was but I do know that it was a pretty lame brew. Yeah, lately I've noticed that my regional chain megamarket (Meijer)'s beer section is awash in funky colors, flavors, and 'microbrew'-esque names. I'm like, "Okay, either their purchaser has gotten a real taste for the good stuff, the mid-Michigan market is getting way more edumacated about beer, or these aren't all actual quality microbrews.". I'm starting to see it's unfortunately door #3. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Don't know if it's a real microbrew or not, but Emeril used to pimp something called Turbo Dog beer. Don't know if it's any good, but I do find the name kinda funny. What, the mental image of a turbocharger mounted on a dog's butthole, with aluminum piping routing compressed air up to the dog's mouth doesn't scream "tasty beer" to you? Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Don't know if it's a real microbrew or not, but Emeril used to pimp something called Turbo Dog beer. Don't know if it's any good, but I do find the name kinda funny. Turbo Dog is OK but it's not my favorite Abita product. I prefer their Amber and Purple Haze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Turbo Dog is OK but it's not my favorite Abita product. I prefer their Amber and Purple Haze. I've been drinking more Turbo Dog lately. I can't believe its because its made with Willamette hops but we can get it much easier than other Abita brews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I thought this was a thread about Fredrick Scholz beer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Recent trends in the market show a big increase in sales of flavored beers like Wild Blue. I've tried Wild Blue. It tastes more like a wine than a beer. The demographic for beers like that are women from ages 21 - 35 who don't normally like the taste of traditional beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yeah, lately I've noticed that my regional chain megamarket (Meijer)'s beer section is awash in funky colors, flavors, and 'microbrew'-esque names. I'm like, "Okay, either their purchaser has gotten a real taste for the good stuff, the mid-Michigan market is getting way more edumacated about beer, or these aren't all actual quality microbrews.". I'm starting to see it's unfortunately door #3. Peace policy There's a few good beer stores in the area. Meijer has the usual suspects. They like to put my Newcastle on sale from time to time. As for making it a Lions related beer. Go with Labatt's Blue and Coors Light (The Silver Bullet). I don't think they're worthy of anything better right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Do not discount Thirsty Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Do not discount Thirsty Dog Old Leghumper Seriously those look like some excellent beers. I'll keep an eye out. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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