Hair of the Dog Brewing Company

Hair of the Dog Brewing Company remains the barrel-aged ale authority, with its Adam beer winning 4 GABF medals since 1993—more than any other Portland brewery in that category. Their Fred ale, a 12% ABV strong ale, ages gracefully for 7+ years, a longevity that outpaces the average local craft brew by 400%. This pioneer's excellence in complexity, however, contrasts with Baerlic's higher overall rating (4.3 vs. 4.1 on Untappd), reflecting different strengths: depth versus broad appeal.