Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Grade: BAppearance: Pours a hazy, dark amber with a small head that disappears fairly quickly and leaves weak lacing.
Smell: Sweet malt is dominant with pine notes coming through. There are also hints of toffee, molasses and alcohol fumes.
Taste: Like the smell, the sweet malts are strong at first then give way to a nice hop bitterness. A very fruity taste with a noticeable alcohol burn. It finishes off with a nice toffee and hop aftertaste. Every flavor is bold and stands out on its own.
Mouthfeel: A full body with medium carbonation. It definitely coats the tongue and mouth with syrupy malts.
Drinkability: Ok. It's a little bit sweeter than I like for an American Stong Ale. The 9.7% ABV begins to dry out the palate after a few sips and will definitely put you on your ass after a few.
Overall: This is a solid American Strong Ale. It reminds of a less hoppy and sweeter Arrogant Bastard Ale. In my opinion, the high ABV needs to be masked better. That being said, if I'm not in the mood for a strong ale with a big hop punch, this is a beer I will be seeking out.
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