{"id":2115,"date":"2010-01-05T16:34:44","date_gmt":"2010-01-05T20:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/blog\/?p=2115"},"modified":"2010-01-05T16:34:44","modified_gmt":"2010-01-05T20:34:44","slug":"flying-dog-raging%e2%80%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/2beerguys.com\/blog\/2010\/01\/05\/flying-dog-raging%e2%80%8f\/","title":{"rendered":"Beer Release: Flying Dog&#8217;s Raging *itch*\u00e2\u20ac\u008f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/flying_dog_logo.gif\" alt=\"Flying Dog Logo\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"213\" height=\"140\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Flying Dog Brewery Releases Raging Bitch,\u00c2\u00a0 A Belgian-Style IPA To Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Raging Bitch will be available in January 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FREDERICK, MD<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<strong>Flying Dog Brewery<\/strong> proudly announces the launch of <strong>RAGING BITCH<\/strong>, a <strong>Belgian-style IPA<\/strong>, to celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2010. Raging Bitch, both the beer and the art that graces its label, prove that even after 20 years Flying Dog is as edgy and provocative as ever.<\/p>\n<p>The cutting edge art on the Raging Bitch label is yet another contribution from Ralph Steadman, who has created original art for all of Flying Dog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s beers. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The Raging Bitch label is my personal favorite\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, said Stephanie Kerchner, Director of Marketing for Flying Dog. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153This package reflects everything that Flying Dog stands for and the women of Flying Dog absolutely love it\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, she added.<\/p>\n<p>The beer itself, an <strong>American IPA fermented with Belgian yeast<\/strong>, is beautifully balanced between the Belgian fruity and citrus hop characteristics at the relatively high alcohol at <strong>8.3% ABV<\/strong>. Raging Bitch comes on the heels of Flying Dog being honored as Mid Sized Brewing Company of the Year at this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Great American Beer Festival Flying Dog and after winning a string of medals and honors across Europe and Asia. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153This has truly been a milestone year for Flying Dog. It is very exciting to be celebrating our 20th Anniversary and Brewery of the Year going into 2010 with Raging Bitch,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Kerchner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/flying_dog_ragingbitch_character.jpg\" alt=\"Flying Dog Raging Bitch\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"192\" height=\"225\" align=\"right\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Brewers Breakdown:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ABV: <\/strong>8.3%<\/li>\n<li><strong>IBU&#8217;s:<\/strong> 60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plato:<\/strong> 18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialty Malts:<\/strong> 60L Crystal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hops:<\/strong> Warrior, Columbus, Amarillo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process:<\/strong> El Diablo yeast used to give Raging Bitch a trademark Belgian-style taste, dry hopped with Amarillos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The decision to celebrate its 20th Anniversary with the Belgian IPA became apparent after multiple successful batches and great consumer, distributor and retailer feedback. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Raging Bitch represents what is fun about the recipe creation process and what goes into creating high-quality craft beer. The brewers of Flying Dog are very excited to have a beer like this to celebrate our 20th anniversary,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Matt Brophy, Sr. VP of Brewing Operations.<\/p>\n<p>Flying Dog will be hosting a 20th Anniversary party at the Brewery and events in major markets across the country throughout 2010. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Details are still in the process of being finalized but I can assure you the events will all be true Flying Dog celebrations full of Raging Bitch and Gonzo spirit,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Kerchner.<\/p>\n<p>Raging Bitch will begin shipping on <strong>December 8th<\/strong> and will be available in 6-packs and draft in January of 2010. Raging Bitch <strong>750 ml limited edition hand-corked champagne bottles<\/strong>, which include a numbered poster are available for purchase at the Frederick, MD brewery on Saturdays during tours.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/flyingdog_ragingbitch_12oz.jpg\" alt=\"Flying Dog Raging Bitch Ale\" width=\"508\" height=\"249\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Flying Dog<\/strong><br \/>\nFlying Dog was founded in Aspen, CO in 1990, relocated to Frederick, MD in 2008, and is currently Maryland\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s largest brewery. The Flying Dog Brewery is located at 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., in Frederick, MD and its world-class \u00e2\u20ac\u0153litter of ales\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is available in 48 states and 29 countries Flying Dog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s core values of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153purposeful, provocative and irreverence\u00e2\u20ac\u009d flow through the veins of the brewery\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s founding owners George Stranahan and Richard McIntyre. George and Richard were good friends with the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Gonzo Journalist\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hunter S. Thompson, who coined the brand\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s tagline \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Good People Drink Good Beer,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and also with the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Gonzo Artist\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Ralph Steadman, who illustrates the brand\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s packaging. For more information please visit <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.flyingdogales.com');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.flyingdogales.com\">www.flyingdogales.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Related Articles:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/blog\/2009\/04\/14\/top-50-breweries-in-2008\/\">Top 50 breweries in 2008<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/blog\/2008\/04\/07\/the-dog-flies-at-night-or-about-how-we-spent-an-evening-drinking-flying-dog-beers\/\">The Dog Flies at Night (or about how we spent an evening drinking Flying Dog beers)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/blog\/2007\/12\/15\/colorados-flying-dog-brrewery-moving-to-maryland\/\">Colorado\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Flying Dog Brewery moving to Maryland <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flying Dog Brewery Releases Raging Bitch,\u00c2\u00a0 A Belgian-Style IPA To Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary Raging Bitch will be available in January 2010 FREDERICK, MD\u00e2\u20ac\u201dFlying Dog Brewery proudly announces the launch of RAGING BITCH, a Belgian-style IPA, to celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2010. 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