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Branded von C Brewing pint of golden Pig Dog Pale Ale on a blue patio table in the von C Brewing beer garden, customers seated at tables in the soft-focus background
Session Pale · Philly Surf Crew Collab · 4.5% ABV

Pig Dog Pale Ale

Session-strength, double dry-hopped, built for a full afternoon. A portion of proceeds goes to the crew.

ABV
4.5%
IBU
23
SRM
4

Citra · Idaho 7 · Soft Bitterness · Built for Pints

Tasting Notes

Philly Surf Meets Philly Beer

Session pale ale brewed in collaboration with the Philly Surf Crew. Golden Promise and white wheat backbone, kettle-hopped with Citra and Idaho 7, double dry-hopped with Cashmir, Azacca and Idaho 7. A portion of proceeds supports Philly Surf Crew.

Appearance
Pale gold, clear to slightly hazy. Light white head.
Aroma
Lemon and grapefruit up front, an herbal-spicy edge underneath, stone fruit from the dry hop.
Flavor
Bready malt base. Citrus bitterness in the middle, stone fruit and tropical notes on the finish.
Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium body, moderate carb. Easy across multiple pints.
Pairings
  • Fish tacos
  • Light sandwiches
  • Oysters
  • Chips and guac
Stainless-steel fermentation tanks lined along the back wall of the von C Brewing Co. brewhouse in Norristown PA — bar stools at the foot of the tanks, polished concrete floor reflecting the warm overhead work lights, the place every batch of every beer on the tap list passes through
Process

How it gets to the glass.

  1. 01

    Bready malt base with white wheat for body. Kettle-hopped, then double dry-hopped to layer in citrus and stone fruit.

  2. 02

    A portion of every Pig Dog sold goes to the Philly Surf Crew. Look for joint events at the taproom through the year.

The Brewlog

Brewed to spec.

Every batch passes through the same sequence. Nothing leaves the tank early.

Style
Session Pale Ale
ABV
4.5%
IBU
28
SRM
4
Malt
Golden Promise · white wheat
Kettle Hops
Citra · Idaho 7
Dry Hops
Cashmir · Azacca · Idaho 7
Collab
Philly Surf Crew
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Find Pig Dog on Tap

Open Wed–Sun · 1210 Stanbridge Street · (484) 231-1501

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