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Lagunitas Imperial Red

Lagunitas Imperial Red

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Lagunitas Brewing Company

Petaluma, California USA

bottled
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on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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4593.72/5.03.71/5.0Special7.6%70.6 Trappist glass P  Stats

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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Hoptagon (52), Arlington, Virginia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/515/20

Apr 28, 2008  
12 oz. Bottle. Coppery colored with a medium off white head. Aroma has a bit of pine and some toasted crystal malt character. Flavor emphasizes the bittering hops, but has a solid malt profile to keep it from being harsh. Some toasted biscuit flavor and mild sweetness are detectable through the hops. Mouthfeel is well done, beer doesn’t feel too thin or heavy on the tongue. Finish is largely bitter and lingering. Another solid brew from Lagunitas.

 darn1207 (198), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/517/20
Jul 11, 2008  
12oz bottle. deep amber pour with a small tan color head. Smells mainly of pine hops with a bit of citrus. tingly medium bodied. caramel, tropical fruit and a light smokiness. somehow has a bit of a cola taste to it. finishes with well balanced bitter hops. really like this one. K-7.5


 ekstedt (1740), Göteborg, Sweden
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 9, 2008  
Bottle (35 cl) from Ølbutikken. Hazy lcopper with medium tan head. Caramelly malt aroma with some prunes, along with floral, citric, and piney hops. Medium bodied and smooth. Very well balanced, long bitter finish.


 HenrikSoegaard (2914), Randers, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 2, 2008  
Bottle. Frothy off-white good mostly lasting head. Amber-orange colour. Light malty and heavy hoppy aroma. Moderate bitter flavor. Average moderate bitter finish. Creamy palate. Nice.


 FrankJohansen (2557), Sabro, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Jul 1, 2008  
Bottle. Clear reddish colour with a medium moslty lasting creamy head and some lacing. Aroma and taste of citrus, malts, caramel and fruits. Dry sweet semi hoppy finish.


 saxo (2061), Højbjerg, Aarhus, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 1, 2008  
Bottle. Huge creamy head with excellent duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are hops, flowers, caramel and fruits.




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