Dead Rise Ale, Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick MD
Back in high school Utz introduced the Crab Chip, a potato chip with Old Bay seasoning (Herr’s now has the partnership). Naturally this Baltimoron had to try. On my first taste I didn’t know what to make of it, now I can’t get enough. I had a flashback to that sensation when I first tasted Dead Rise. While I’m a huge fan of Flying Dog, I really don’t know what to make of this beer.
In case you are wondering, yes, you can detect the Old Bay in the finish. A neighbor suggested I could get the same by sprinkling Old Bay into Natty Boh. I disagree. National Premium, in its pale dry glory, is a better comparison. All I know is I live north of Philly and after drinking Dead Rise I am craving a dozen Maryland #1’s.
Cudos to Flying Dog for supporting the Bay’s Watermen, I’m hoping this beer will grow on me like the potato chips did.
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Good for you! You are much braver than I, as this one I would have left on the shelf. I am glad to read your post though, this one will be in my next mix-a-six because of it, many thanks!