Big Dog's Brews

Handcrafted in Las Vegas, NV

Beer Lineup

Handcrafted in Las Vegas, NV

Signature brews

While you can enjoy many different styles of Big Dog’s Brews around Las Vegas at neighborhood pubs and taverns, Las Vegas Strip restaurants and local retail outlets, the full slate of available Big Dog’s Brews can be enjoyed at our brewery at Big Dog’s Draft House. While there, enjoy our 8 Signature Brews that are available year round plus 3-10 seasonal & reserve brews at a time.

Tailwagger wheat

“Tailwagger“ is a Bavarian-style Hefeweizen with a refreshing effervescence and inviting aroma. This beer makes you happy! It is truly the perfect melding of wheat, barley, and hops. Try it with a traditional slice of lemon!

APPEARANCE A traditional unfiltered wheat ale, hazy straw in color.

AROMA Fruity banana aromas are complimented by gentle spicy clove.

TASTE A smooth and creamy banana flavor is dominant on the palate. This brew develops with hints of spice that compliment this lightly hopped brew.

MOUTHFEEL Creamy medium body


HOPS Magnum


ABV 4.9% Alcohol by Volume

AVAILABLE Year-Round Draft, 12 oz. Cans 


Las vegas craft lager

Big Dog’s “Las Vegas Craft Lager“ is a classic American-style lager. Lightly hopped, crisp, and clean; this beer is designed for a town that is always on the go. At 5% abv, this beer won’t slow you down. Brewed for the beer lover who simply wants an unpretentious local craft beer.

2022 Great American Beer Festival Bronze Medalist!

APPEARANCE Bright golden

AROMA Light malt aromas, touch of corn, and pleasant herbal-floral notes from the Hallertau hops


TASTE Light notes of barley and sweetness from the flaked corn, all balanced nicely with hops

MOUTHFEEL Light bodied, crisp, refreshing


HOPS German Magnum and Hallertau


ABV 5.0% Alcohol by Volume


MAJOR AWARDS  Great American Beer Festival (G.A.B.F.) 2022 Bronze 
 


AVAILABLE Year-Round, Draft, 12 oz. Cans, 16 oz. Cans 
 


Did you know that $1 from each Las Vegas Craft Lager case sold through our wholesale partner Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is donated to Keep Memory Alive?  Click here to learn more about our support of local causes.

red hydrant brown ale

“Red Hydrant” is a Big Dog’s flagship beer that has won multiple World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival awards, and for good reason! This local craft version of an English classic pours a deep mahogany and has notes of caramel malts, biscuit malt, and a hint of English hops.

APPEARANCE Bright, rich mahogany

AROMA Caramel, hints of toffee and toasted malts, roasted barley


TASTE Caramel and hints of toasted malt along with a very mild hoppiness.

MOUTHFEEL Medium body, with a balanced finish.


HOPS English Fuggles


ABV 5.6% Alcohol by Volume


MAJOR AWARDS World Beer Cup (W.B.C.) Gold Award 2006, 2010, Great American Beer Festival (G.A.B.F.) 1994 Bronze, 2012 Silver, 2015 Gold 


AVAILABLE  Year-Round, Draft, 12 oz. Cans
 


Black lab stout

“Black Lab” Stout is an American stout that is a rich, dark ale brewed with nine different malts and roasted barley. With hints of coffee and cocoa, This stout is delicious and satisfying anytime of year! Served on Nitro.

APPEARANCE Black with a frothy tan head

AROMA Roast, coffee, chocolate and a touch of earthy hops will permeate the nose


TASTE Coffee and roast-like flavor with hints of chocolate and a touch of bitterness

MOUTHFEEL Smooth, creamy


HOPS English Fuggles


MALTS 2-row, Roasted, Chocolate, Crystal, Munich and Biscuit


ABV 5.1% Alcohol by Volume 


AVAILABLE Year-Round Draft (Nitro) Only


dirty dog ipa

“Dirty Dog” IPA is a delicious west coast-style India Pale Ale. bursting with Northwest hop flavor and aroma. With just a hint of toasty malt in the finish, you’re sure to be reaching for another sip of this very tasty American IPA.

APPEARANCE Golden with a white rocky head

AROMA A combination of hops provide hints of pine and citrus in this classic West Coast IPA


TASTE Assertive hop character that is balanced with a touch of maltiness and citrus notes

MOUTHFEEL Medium


HOPS Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Simcoe


ABV 7.1% Alcohol by Volume


Peace, Love & Hoppiness Pale Ale

Big Dog’s “Peace, Love & Hoppiness” West Coast Pale Ale is a golden pale ale with notes of tropical and stone fruit from the generous use of Mosaic and Amarillo hops. Assertive like a West Coast IPA, but with the drinkability of a classic pale ale! Available year-round on draft and in the coolest tie-dyed cans around!

APPEARANCE Golden

AROMA The generous dry hopping on this brew gives hints of stone and tropical fruits, complimented by a light malt aroma.


TASTE Hoppy upfront with a clean, light finish.

MOUTHFEEL Medium


HOPS Warrior, Columbus, Amarillo, Centennial, Mosaic


ABV 6.0% Alcohol by Volume


AVAILABLE Year-Round, Draft, 12 oz. Cans, 16 oz. Cans


dog daze hazy ipa

Proceed with caution! Beware of extreme drinkability! No matter where you enjoy this brew, the hazy appearance combines with the juicy aromas to transport you to the nearest beach. “Dog Daze” is the latest addition to the Big Dog’s signature line up.  Available on draft and in 16 oz. cans. 

APPEARANCE Gold, hazy white head

AROMA Sweet fruit, orange, passionfruit, pineapple, peach, raspberry


TASTE Juicy, smooth, touch of bitterness on front end and easy soft finish

MOUTHFEEL Crisp up front, touch of sweetness, medium mouthfeel


HOPS Galaxy, Eclipse



ABV 6.8% Alcohol by Volume 


AVAILABLE Year-Round Draft, 12 oz. Cans


Leglifter light

“Leglifter” is light in color and mild in flavor, this beer is a refreshing alternative to American-style light lagers. A perfect introduction to handcrafted beers!

APPEARANCE Light straw in color, with white head.

AROMA Hint of grain and corn


TASTE Crisp with light mouthfeel and dry finish

HOPS German Magnum


ABV 3.9% Alcohol by Volume


AVAILABLE Year-Round Draft Only @ Draft House Tavern Bar

Seasonal & Reserve Brews

We like to experiment with many different styles of beers.  Most of our creations can be enjoyed almost exclusively at the brewpub, with only a limited amount of cases and kegs being released for special accounts in Nevada and Arizona.  Many come around regularly and others only show up once every few years.

Limited Release

The following beers will have expanded

seasonal availability in 2026

Quarterly Releases

TRIPEL DOG DARE

BELGIAN-STYLE TRIPEL

Available on Draft & in 16 oz. Cans. Jan thru March

SOUR HOUND BLUEBERRY

SOUR ALE
Available on Draft & in 16 oz. Cans. April thru June

TWISTED TAIL PEACH TANGERINE

FRUITED SELTZE
Available on Draft & in 16 oz. Cans. July thru August

DOGTOBERFEST MARZEN

MARZE
Available on Draft & in 16 oz. Cans. Oct thru Dec

Limited Releases

DOG POUND PILSNER

PILSNER
MARCH

"WONDER DOG"

DOUBLE IP
APRIL

"COOL AS A CUCUMBER"

LAGER
MAY

"DANK DOG"

IPA
JUNE

"EL PERRO GRANDE"

MEXICAN LAGER
JULY

"DOGZILLA"

JAPANESE RICE LAGER
AUGUST

"OL' JACK"

PUPKIN SPICE ALE
SEPTEMBER

"VIOLENT VIOLET"

BLUEBERRY HAZY IPA
OCTOBER

"WAR DOG"

IMPERIAL IPA
NOVEMBER

"unleashed for the holidays"

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
DECEMBER