× Expand Robin Shepard A purple beer can of Delta's Salty Dog and a frosty glass holding the same beer, shown outdoors. Keep an eye out for Delta Beer Lab’s Salty Dog. Delta calls Salty Dog a grand gose (Delta makes a point of not using “imperial” as an adjective with its names) thanks to its 8% ABV. Among the best of the Great Taste Eve pre-parties is planned for the Delta Beer Lab on Friday night, Aug. 7. Saisons are another great summer beer style known for effervescence and complex yeasty character, with distinctive dry-pepper-like spiciness.