Flying Dog Deep Fake Non-Alcoholic IPA

Name: Deep Fake Non-Alcoholic IPA
Brand: Flying Dog Brewery
Rating: 77 (1 reviews)

Flying Dog Brewery Beer IPA

Reviewed by Karl Hill, editor

77/100 How we score

ABV 0.5%
Classification Unclassified
Evidence Undeclared
Origin United States
Price Price unknown

Sources

A beer named 'Deep Fake' that knows exactly what it is — a hoppy IPA silhouette at zero proof from one of Maryland's most recognizable craft breweries.

At a glance

Flavor profile: Citrus
Hops
Structure: Modest bitterness
Light body
Mouthfeel: Dry and hoppy, the bitterness lingering briefly.
Perfect for: The Flying Dog fan who wants the brewery's attitude at zero proof.

Tasting notes

01

Nose

Citrus and pine hops — the IPA aromatic signature, present if a bit lighter than a full-strength version.
02

Palate

Light-bodied with the hop character carrying; the malt is minimal, the bitterness present, and the overall effect is more hop-forward tea than IPA.
03

Finish

Dry and hoppy, bitterness lingering briefly.

The beer

Flying Dog’s Deep Fake is an IPA-shaped non-alcoholic beer under the Frederick brand. TTB COLAs show it was filed by Yards in Philadelphia (2020, “special agreement”) and later by F.X. Matt in Utica (2023) — not Frederick. Neither the COLA forms nor the 2021 launch press name dealcoholization or limited fermentation; technique stays Undeclared / Unclassified.

Citrus and pine on the nose, lighter than a full-strength IPA but clearly hop-led. The palate is light: bitterness present, malt minimal, closer to hop-forward tea than a heavy IPA. Finish dries out with a short bitter linger.

The name does the honesty for you. Serve cold from the can.

How to drink it

Cold, from the can.

How it was made

Classification: Unclassified — Method Unclassified — no producer or COLA wording names dealcoholization vs limited fermentation. TTB class-907 COLAs show contract brewing: Yards Brewing Co., Philadelphia (2020 filings, “special agreement”); F.X. Matt Brewing Co., Utica NY (2023 filings). Not Frederick. 2021 launch press (“tweaked” each stage) fits either route.

Evidence status: Undeclared

Sources disagree on the following points.

Producer: Brand is Flying Dog (Frederick, MD). TTB COLAs list applicants Yards Brewing Co., Philadelphia (2020) and F.X. Matt Brewing Co., Utica NY (2023). Contract arrangement inferred from applicant ≠ brand and 2020 “special agreement” label line. Method still Unclassified.

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