In an effort to push the science of distillation to all the new high, brewers have developed a range of craft beers for our very best
friends.
It comes as no surprise that with the popularity of craft beers for humans, we now have a very large and exciting range of craft
beers just for dogs. What makes a dog beer you ask? There are several requirements
- 0% alcoholic content. As much as dogs like the taste of beer (it is very salty and savory), it can be extremely toxic for our paw
printed friends to actually get drunk. Like humans, it leads to a depressed central nervous system, but, unlike human’s dogs can
have a variety of negative reactions from psychosis (as they do not understand what is happening), unconsciousness and damage
to their heart rate. Overall, not a great time for them.
- Dog beer does not contain hoops and is generally non-carbonated. It can contain other ingredients used in beer, such as barley
and malt, as these are not harmful to dogs. Fermented yeast can cause stomach problems for dogs, so most of these beers do not
have a yeast base.
- Flavoured/Meat Based. Generally, to replace the alcoholic content, brewers will incorporate a simmering of different meats
and/or root vegetables in the beer itself, to give it a rich and delicious flavor.
- A punny name. The last item on this list is not mandatory, but we believe that there is too much opportunity to not have a
great dog-based pun name for the beer. Read on and discover some of the creative names that we have found.
Now these dog beers more like treats and fewer meal replacements, so are sure to serve with a healthy bowl of dog food. Fortunately, even those who don’t have dogs can enjoy this list and imagine what each one must taste like.
Dog Beer
We begin with the one that started them all, Dog Beer. Dog Beer is made in Brazil and is constituted of water, meat (Chicken or
Beef flavors) and malt. This combination makes it almost the same as human beer but without the alcoholic content. Now you
can really share a cold one with your best friend.
https://www.dogbeer.com.br/
Good Boy Dog Beer
Now you can actually prove to your pooch that they are a good boy, by giving them a cold Good Boy Dog Beer. The best part
about this brand is their awesome ale names. They hail from Atlanta and have three different brews. IPA Lot In The Yard which
is pork based malt, Mailman Malt Licker which is a chicken based brew and Session Squirrel for those vegetarian pups.
https://goodboydogbeer.com
Bowser Beer
From the same company that brought the world dog pretzels, Browser Beer is the perfect liquid companion. They have a variety
of different flavors, including Beefy Brown Ale, Cock-a-Doodle Brew, and Porky
Pug Porter.
Additionally, Bowser Brewing Company allows owners to put their own dog on the face of their products in their online store,
and 15% of the sales profit goes to help dog shelters.
http://bowserbeer.com/
Flat12 Paws Dog Brew
Created from meat bones and vegetables simmered for three hours, Flat12 Paws Dog Brew is a perfect healthy beverage for your
canine friends. This beer is brewed and shipped locally from Indiana. Apparently, it has a very soup broth flavor but we would
never recommend having a taste yourself!
https://flat12.me/
Snuffle Dog Beer
Created when Swiss hunting parties returned from a long day and realized their partners in crime couldn’t enjoy a cold one,
Snuffle Dog Beer is perfect for those looking for a Swiss-German lager that is just as enjoyable for dogs.
They use human grade ingredients made from chicken, beef and more to ensure the highest quality care. They also have Snuffle
Fries available as well so your hunting hound can have a healthy alternative to typical French fries.
http://snuffle-dogbeer.com/
Apollo Peak
This brand is less of a dog beer, and more like a pet liquor store! Not only do they have dog beer, but dog wine, cat wine, cat beer
and more. On their website, they say that the reason for their existence is to bridge the social divide between humans and their
pets.
They have the largest range of options on this list, and each beverage has a different benefit for your animals, from better
digestion to fresher breath!
You can check out the range here:
https://www.apollopeak.com/collections/dog-beer
Dawg Grog
For those vegans and vegetarian owners out there, there is now a dog brew that is specially designed to be delicious and healthy,
without harming any other furry creatures. Filled with special dog vitamins (Such as malted barley and glucosamine) and pure
Oregon water, this is sure to go down well with your four-legged family members. It can be served with a meal or on its own.
https://dawggrog.com/
Bark Brew
From a winery that makes special wines just for our best friends comes Bark Brew. They have three different ales (Chicken,
Beef, and Vegetarian with hemp) available and you can buy all three in one pack.
https://www.petwinery.com/
Beer Dogs
Easily confused with Dog Beer above, Beer Dogs is an Australian take on the canine beef flavored ale. Called Beer Dog Bitter,
this ‘full-bodied, twin-kegged, best tasting craft beer experience for your dog’ is made from human grade beef and completely
healthy for your dog. Unlike other beers on this list, it is lightly carbonated to give that satisfying hiss when opened.
https://www.petshopdirect.com.au/shop/item/beerdogs-bitter-beef-flavoured-dog-beer-330ml
For those who love their dogs so much that they want them to have the finest things in life (Like a dog beer) consider getting your dog an ESA letter to give them additional human privileges, like riding on the plane with you and living anywhere you go (No matter the landlord restrictions!).
To find out if your dog can be an emotional support dog or what the steps are required, you can find out more information here.
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