Turbodog® is a dark brown ale brewed with pale, caramel, and chocolate malts and Willamette hops. This combination gives Turbodog® its rich body and color and a sweet chocolate, toffee-like flavor. Turbodog® began as a specialty ale, but has gained a huge, loyal following and has become one of our flagship brews.
This ale pairs well with most meats and is great served with hamburgers or sausages. It is a good match with smoked fish and can even stand up to wild-game dishes. Turbodog® is also great for marinating and braising meats and cooking such things as cabbage and greens. Colby, Gloucester, Cheddar and blue cheeses go nicely with Turbodog®. It’s perfect with spicy Louisiana jambalaya or Spanish paella. Some even like it paired with chocolate! (Description provided by company)
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Pours a deep, dark brown, with a very thin head. Similar looking to black coffee, although I do wish the head was a bit thicker and stayed longer.
The label mentions caramel, pale, and chocolate malts, and the nose certainly backs up those claims. Caramel and chocolate toffee aromas are particularly strong, and there is a subtle spiciness from the hops.
The flavor is strong on the toffee and chocolate malts, with a little earthiness from the hops. Overall bitterness is quite low and the aftertaste is quick and dry. As it warms up, more roasted malt flavors and bitterness become more pronounced.
Fairly light body and fairly low carbonation.
The Abita Turbodog brings a nice mix of roasted and caramel malts along with some earthy and slightly spiciness. Although a little bit thinner than I would have liked, the flavors are nicely balanced and well done.