On this pleasant, summer Friday evening in the WBGVA (Williamsburg, VA) my wife Becky and I decided to head out to one of our favorite watering holes, The DOG Street Pub. The pub gets its name from its location, on the Duke of Gloucester (DoG) Street in downtown Williamsburg. A newcomer to the craft beer scene on the Peninsula, DoG Street Pub has quickly established itself as a premier location for enjoying both unique, hard to find beers and local favorites. Its also a very pet friendly establishment, and since we planned on sitting outside, we allowed our special four legged friend, Kylie, to tag along. I've always felt that one's company and surroundings can make any beer taste so much better. Sitting outside on a nice mild summer eve, with great company on this evening, definitely enhanced the experience.
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Tonight's Virginia crafted brew was an Alpha Dog Pale Ale, from Wild Wolf Brewing Company. Located along Virginia's Brew Ridge Trail, Wild Wolf is one of three craft breweries (Blue Mountain and Devil's Backbone being the other two) located along Virginia State Route 151. Stylistically, Alpha Ale probably falls in between an American Pale Ale and and American IPA. But since seemingly all IPA's now run around 7% ABV, at a measly 6% I guess that makes Alpha Dog an APA. The beer featured a pronounced citrusy hop character, typical of all American made hop-forward beers. At $5.50 for an Imperial (20oz) pint, it was a great value.
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