Flying Dog Brewery is where bold flavor meets unapologetic creativity. Known for our rebellious spirit, boundary-pushing brews, and iconic label art, we’ve been crafting beer with attitude since day one. From our hoppy IPAs to crisp lagers, every sip delivers a unique experience that speaks to those who live life on their own terms.

Flying Dog Brewery is noted for using the unusual art of Ralph Steadman, known as the illustrator of Thompson's works, on its labels. His Flying Dog artwork typically consists of strange, twisted imaginations of dogs with wings, with a vast array of bright and vibrant colors.

For nearly 32 years, the art on Flying Dog’s labels has been created by famed British artist and illustrator – the one, the only, the inimitable – Ralph Steadman.

May 22, 2023 · Craft beer maker Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland, known for its sometimes edgy beer names and labels, has agreed to be acquired by Utica, New York-based FX Matt, a 135-year-old...

Apr 11, 2016 · Flying Dog Brewery has used its label artwork, created by iconic illustrator, to stand out to consumers. The art also reflects the beer's edgy attitude.

Jul 13, 2015 · Ralph Steadman has been providing scintillating and risqué beer label artwork to Flying Dog Brewery since it moved to its current home of Frederick, Maryland. Explore the wild story behind Steadman’s process when delivering these often-controversial labels and learn more about the man behind Raging Bitch.

The tavern attracted ordinary neighbors and one less ordinary celebrity — gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. At his urging, Stranahan hired famed British artist and illustrator — the one, the only and the inimitable Ralph Steadman — to design the labels.

May 17, 2022 · Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery is known for its sometimes edgy beer labels and beer names and, on occasion, has gone to court to defend them.

Feb 2, 2023 · That’s how Steadman got commissioned to do beer labels for Flying Dog, starting in 1995. Of late, Flying Dog has been celebrating Steadman and its beer labels with a cool video series called Behind the Label.

Sep 12, 2017 · Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland, followed Thompson’s lead—one of the brewery owners happened to be Thompson’s neighbor—and hired Steadman to design its labels. Steadman’s first attempt not only brought customer attention to the bottle but created a legal fiasco for the brewery.