Beer politics - choose your dog?

April 2010

With the UK election campaign following the American paradigm and treating us live election debates we've spotted a similarity between our leading political parties and three Flying Dog beers from across the pond. Which dog would you let roam free and which is barking up the wrong tree? We've highlighted their characteristics to help you decide.

Who is your leader?

There's no dount that all our candidates would be strong vote for change: The unique labels and branding are the work of artist Ralph Steadman and, along with Hunter S Thompson, he had a large influence on the creation of the Flying Dog brand. If Flying dog did politics.....

Flying Dog Doggie Style 4.7% abv  355ml*

.. A true Tory, the Alpha of the pack. This multi-award winning American pale ale is a voice for ‘change’. It longs to whet voters’ whistles with its exuberant-but-light aromas and flavours – a showy little number that needs no script. Wrapped in its edgy blue label, its wide eyed freshness and lemon zing shout ‘youth’ and confidence and pizzazz. Very Bullingdon Club? But in Tesco too! So democratic.

Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter 8.7% abv  355ml*

.. A Labour leader to a T, bushy browed, brooding and thunderous. Waves of dark toffee flavours graze elbows with tar, molasses and fresh tobacco. The bottle’s neck hints at Old Labour red, or dried blood? Hunter S. Thompson was a big fancier. It will bite you in the ass if you don't show it proper respect.  Loves Chocolate puddings. Also shaking it in Tesco.

Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Ale 5.3% abv  355ml*

.. A Lib-Dem to its bone - and colouring, this mellow dog has for years been enjoying its days in the sun. Fermented to develop both ale and lager characteristics (so useful in a hung parliament) this is a dog that thinks its day has come. Members of its pack have shown an ability to count, stunning the cognoscenti. This hearty bodied beast – hinting at old fashioned marmalade and honey -  loves the odd piece of spice, especially with its food.

Or perhaps you need to try them before you cast your vote? All the above mentioned beers are available to order from James Clay on 01422 377560.

* Text thanks to Rupert Ponsonby