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Lagunitas Sucks

Lagunitas Brewing CompanyImperial IPA
ABV: 7.85%IBU: 63
97
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3

What Our Panel Thought

Aroma: “Leads with an intense hop aroma backed with grassy notes and strong citrus, with hints of tropical fruit and lemon plus a noticeable malt sweetness.”

Flavor: “Hop character carries through with a unique and complex profile ripe with sweet citrus and tropical fruit but balanced with a dose of spruce. Hints of orange marmelade and candied grapefruit come through. Subtle bread crust flavor in the malt, and a slight amount of alcohol heat in the clean finish.”

Overall: “A bright and flavorful beer that’s a bit low on bitterness and body for a double IPA, but is thoroughly balanced. It’s a great beer that’s a bit strong for an IPA but not as strong as other double/imperial IPAs. If you can get past the style definition, it won’t disappoint.”

What the Brewers Say

Full of complex-ish-ness. A “cereal medley” of barley, rye, wheat, and oats.

The New India Pale Ale (Spring 2014)
Review printed in: The New India Pale Ale (Spring 2014)
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Date Reviewed: April 15, 2015