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Lagunitas Imperial Red

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95
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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
6313.71/5.03.7/5.0Special7.6%77.7Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
This Special Ale is, in reality, a reconstructed exhumation of the very first ale that we ever brewed way, way back, in 1993. Brewed with a big head, a muscular malty thorax, a silky texture & all strung together with a hoppy sweet nerve sack... yum. O.G. 1.072 84.2 IBU
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 hopson (594), Williamsville, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Sep 16, 2007  
tap- big centennial hop aroma, and nice hop flavor (fruity, not super citrussy though) which is not overwhelmed with alcohol or hop bitterness.Not carmelly or overly malty which tends to bother me in ambers. Nicely done.


 TheBeerGod (3147), Newport News, Virginia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Sep 16, 2007  
Bottle. Copper pour. Small fizzy tan head. Aroma is spicy hops, caramel, flowers and raw nuts. Taste is hoppy and semi-sweet with caramel, nuts, citrus fruits and spicy hops. Some flowery notes there as well. body is medium with a strong carbonation feel. Lots of burping with this one. Ends with more spicy and floral hops, citrus fruits and oils, caramel and doughy malts.


 redlight (1458), Winter Park, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/515/20
Sep 15, 2007  
NW hops on the nose, piney and citrusy, caramel malts hidden in there too. Pours a dark red/amber with a dense white head. Very hoppy, not that balanced up front, there is a malty sweetness in there, and i get some good malt flavor on the back end. Its an IPA thats red. Still very tasty.


 drfabulous (1232), Columbia, Missouri, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Sep 15, 2007  
"Red" is the wrong word. This is a strong ass ale that is full of flavor. Nice hops. Strong taste. Really good.


 estoppel (1028), Buffalo, New York, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/103/518/20
Sep 15, 2007  
Tap at Pizza Plant. Red amber body, off-white head, fruity hop aroma. Peach, juicy fruit and hops, balanced, nice finishing bitterness.


 hapjydeuce (767), Del Mar, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Sep 10, 2007  
Bottled. Purchased in Olema, CA, not far from Lagunitas. Served in a pint glass with small 1/4 in. vanilla head that dissipates quickly into a thin coating with some lace. Big hoppy aroma for sure with burnt wood and caramel. Lots of carbonation but it finishes surprisingly smooth. Definitely one of Lagunita’s better beers.


 lb4lb (2011), Austin, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/55/103/511/20
Sep 10, 2007  
Deep reddish color, with a very inviting bright, fresh floral hop smell. Light beige head. Taste is as expected I’d guess, and is a "big" red ale. Quite well hopped, with a semi-strong rich lasting alcohol and hop aftertaste making it a bit difficult to drink. Not my preferred style, but good nonetheless.


 Nephilium (547), Ohio, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 9, 2007  
Nice strong hoppy aroma. This pours a dark reddish-amber, with about a finger of head floating on top. Nice sweet malt flavor to start with, then a long finish of citrus hops. Alcohol is very well hidden. A very drinkable beer.



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