Lagunitas Lucky #13

22oz. from Pristine Liquors in Spring Hill, FL. Pours cloudy/copper color...extremely thin, off-white head. Sweet bottle! Aroma is caramel, toffee, malt, and light alcohol...nothing indicating the flavor that followed. Flavor tastes like an IPA...maybe an IPA/Tripel...Alot of piney hops, christmas tree sap..I feel like Im burping up Christmas trees! Going by the flavor, I dont see how this isnt an IPA. Bit of a harsh aftertaste...ok mouthfeel...this is the only thing that isnt fantastic about this beer. This beer surprised me...its listed as an "American Strong"...it should be listed as an IPA. Smells like a barleywine, but tastes like nothing other than an IPA. Really really good...im surprised it doesnt have a higher rating.

Bottle. Pours a nice reddish golden color, nice white head. Very surprised by this ale, I enjoyed it more than I thought. Great mixture of hoppy bite and a malted sweetness. Found it cheap, and was rewarded with a quality brew.

A- Pours a clear amber color with a creamy off--white head that is mostly sustaining, good lacing throughout S- Nose is of citrus and pine hops, subtle sweetness and roasted/bread malts, well balanced with slight hint of alcohol T- Taste divided between roasty malts and citrus (grapefruit mostly) hops, caramel and pine are detectable as is lingering alcohol presence M- Medium body with adequate carbonation, oily texture, and short finish that is mostly bitter D- Very nice and well balanced hoppy Red that is noticeably easier to drink than other performers in the "Strong Ale" category. Sweet citrus tones and short finish make this a refreshing ale that can be enjoyed repeatedly through the night.

amber brown color with nice tan head. smell is malty caramel.. a little cinnamon. taste is a good punch of spicey hops followed by solid malt backing with a tinge of alcohol.

A: Rich copper color with off white head S: Citrusy hops, hints of orange, and pine. T: Rich flavor, with doughy malts, caramel, hops and pine. You can taste the alcohol but not overpowering. M: Sticky malt flavors coat the mouth. D: Nice balance between sweet and bitter.

Pours a wondeful amber color with a white forming head. Good taste of hops and smell of hops as well. Smooth with a little bit of bitter left in the mouth after swallow. Good brew... Luck brew!

Bomber from Total Wine in Norfolk poured into a pint glass on 1/17/09. Pours a burnt red/amber color with a half inch off-white head and abundant lacing. Aroma is of mild citrus with orange and lemon and some floral hops with a good amount of sweet malt, spices, and raisins. Flavor is not bad at all. Largely bitter up front and very malty with hints of citrus and cinnamon that makes it slightly sweet. Has a long lasting nutty bitterness. Palate is a bit syrupy but still smooth with decnt carbonation and a very long finish. A great value at $3.99 for a bomber.

Crushed with Jakebra. Nice. Huge head that sticks around forever. Got plenty of awesomeness. Incredibly drinkable, surprisingly. One of the best Lagunita’s brews I’ve tried. Little too sweet in the finish. It’s no Arrogant Bastard, but pretty aight.