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Lagunitas Maximus

Lagunitas Maximus - Imperial/Double IPA

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 Percentile 
96
overall
Brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA

Petaluma, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
11283.73/5.03.73/5.07.5%76.3Snifter, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
At the height of the heat in the heart of the summer, we felt that the only cure was a raging mouthful of fresh hops and malt. Caution: May remove enamel from teeth. This is Lagunitas IPA pumped up by about 30%!
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 Gypsy19 (604), California, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/101/56/103/59/20
Jan 21, 2008  
Nothing special; A very strong India pale ale, both in flavor and in buzz-factor. Basically tastes like grapefruit juice and vodka. Release should be limited, contrary to "Unlimited Release" decree on bottle.


 tunneler (112), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Jan 20, 2008  
barely qualifying as a double, and therefore a very drinkable brew. strong hops nose not much body, long bitter tail.


 leeburg (148), Juneau, Alaska, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/517/20
Jan 20, 2008    Updated: Feb 25, 2009
Pleasant surprise all-around here. Beautiful golden red color with a fast head. Sweet floral aroma of tart cherries, apple, orange. Sweet crisp greeting with some expected citrus, barely noticeable alcohol, and bitter but relatively clean aftertaste.


 pantanap (1323), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Jan 18, 2008  
bottle....been in the fridge for a few months so it’s probably not at its freshest....poured a semi-transparent orange brown with a frothy white to off white head....floral and citrus notes in the nose combines with some malts but not too much....flavor of crisp citrus hops with a bitterness that lingers a bit in the finish but it’s not obtrusive in any way. not too much in the way of malts and overall it is quite dry.....way better than the Oddysey just tried and is a bargain DIIPA for the price.


tympanic (50), Alabama, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Jan 17, 2008  
Lagunitas Maximus IPA Pours an orange-amber color, fizzy white head. Aromas of apple, pear, hops. First sip reveals more pear, sour blueberry, lingering and savory hops.


 maniac4016 (114), bill clinton, Iceland
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Jan 17, 2008  
22 oz. bomber. waxy pineapple on nosing. good clarity in pint glass, nice head, lacing sticks to glass and on palate nice clean hop flavors, excellent balance and long, long, long clean bitter finish. very good ipa, this bottle doesnt stand a chance. actually enjoyed this more than the two-hearted. will look into others styles from this brewery. could be new go to ipa!! outstanding


 Jmichael (633), Asheville, North Carolina, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/514/20
Jan 15, 2008  
pours a clear brown gold with full white head. very floral citrus hop aroma. hoppy mild citrus, floral front with bitter dry finish. good.


 masonjer (562), Holt, Michigan, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jan 10, 2008  
Wanted to try this, especially given the price (nice and cheap). Poured a nice golden color. Taste is light tropical and citrus. Fairly light flavor for a double IPA. Very drinkable.



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