webjedi (249), Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | May 17, 2008 Meh. A bit hoppier than I wanted for a red ale, however, as Lagunitas does specify, it’s big, and it being a CA version,hops, to the extreme, are required. Pours a orange-tinged red/copper. Full bready hop head (about 1 inch, given a slow pour). The malt and creaminess does come through well, a little chewy though. Just a bit bitter (duh!), and poured with a hint of orange blossoms on the nose. (Bottle Pour 5/17/2008) BeerPrince (1701), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | May 17, 2008 Dark amber with medium sized off white head. Aroma is spicey with lots of cinnamon and some citrusy hops. Flavour is rich with a funny celery flavour. Nice thick palate and finishes strong with a nice bitterness. Good stuff. chokmah33 (118), San Luis Obispo, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | May 15, 2008 Smells of cinnamon, carmel, sticky resiny herbal and citrus hops, stanky cantalope. Has an acidic, solvent like alchohol aroma.
Tangy + invigorating palate. Sticky + mouthnumbingly astringent texture
Sweet, earthy + spicy flavor, like the aroma. Solid citrus hops with notes of candy and sweet melon. Decent carmel + roasted rye malts for balance to this hops-infused Red. Gimme more. drfabulous (1232), Columbia, Missouri, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | May 15, 2008 Brought back from Bruisin Ales. Another Lagunitas solid beer. An American Strong that reminds me of the Imperial Red. Typical massive hops. Wonderful. dmac (1442), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | May 15, 2008 22 oz bomber purchased at Ocean Wine & Spirits. Pours a clear orange with a super huge foamy whiteish head. Nicely balanced aroma with lots of citrus hops, caramel, and pineapple notes coming through. Medium bodied with average carbonation and a smooth finsih. Flavor of caramel, grapefruit and citrusy hops. Wow, wasn’t expecting much but what a nice suprise, very balanced and smooth. Reiminds me of dating an average looking gymnast, looks okay but tons of good stuff hidden beneath. a10555 (124), West Chester, Ohio, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | May 14, 2008 I’m a huge fan of Lagunitas beers, and this one does not disappoint. has a nice pine flavor and some nice hoppyness with a slight caramel after tone. It’s an absolutely fabulous beer. Palidor19 (1762), Brandon, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | May 14, 2008 quite yummy, the hops are star of this beer, its got some mild caramel malts with strong piney, grassy hops flavors. This beer is for the hop fans. enjoy it. nick76 (2646), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 | May 14, 2008 The aroma is very hoppy with pine and citrus and sweet caramel malt. The appearance is red/brown with a huge head. The flavor is like the aroma. The palate is nice. The beer is very nice.
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