Maximus - Lagunitas Brewing Company

DrinkMoreBigBeers

Michigan

4.33/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

No date on this bottle or any other Lagunitas that I could tell. Correction, there is a date on the neck of the bottle that is hard to see. So if you buy, pay extra close attention to make sure its fresh.

A - This is a really good looking beer which is clear dark and copper. The head was off white and did not die off totally. Did not get much of a head but its probably from my lousy poor.

S - It Has a nice distinct mango, citrus, pine smell. It smells sweet, with smooth caramel malts. Really a pleasure to smell.

T - There is a nice citrus hop flavor in the beginning of this one. The flavor seems to last and coats your mouth with a residual oily hop-resin flavor. The sweetness of this beer balances out the bitterness of the hops very well. The taste makes you think of citrus resin the more I drink it. Very unique and well done.

M - While drinking it makes my mouth water for more. It's a medium bodied beer that can tax your taste buds from the bitterness; and becomes more pleasant the warmer/longer I drink it.

O - This is a nice IPA that I can regularly get from the west coast here in Michigan. Its to bad they do not date this one. It is my favorite from Lagunitas to date. Really nice for any hop head that likes there beers a little sweeter. Enjoy and cheers!

Serving type: bottle

10-04-2012 22:33:28 | More by DrinkMoreBigBeers

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-23-2013 04:28:28 | More by drgonzo2k2

sommersb

Tennessee

3.99/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Tasted On: 05-22-2013
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 12 oz. brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Globe glass
Purchased: Received from a friend

A: Head is big and white, on top of the amber/orange beer which is mostly clear. Head retention is very good with a crazy amount of lacing.

S: Sharp hop aromas of evergreen and pine, with a hint of some bready malts.

T: Taste is quite hoppy, with a fairly high level of bitterness. Some caramel malts are also there for some balance, but they are fairly subdued. I get some alcohol warmth from the 8.2 abv.

M: Prickly mouthfeel with a high carbonation level. The body is medium with aftertastes that feature more piney hop character and bitterness.

O: All in all an enjoyable beer. I think it could use a bit more in the malts department, however.

Thanks to Kirk for the beer!

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 03:55:25 | More by sommersb

zekeman17

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-23-2013 02:44:14 | More by zekeman17

dcloeren

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-22-2013 20:09:14 | More by dcloeren

DaKur

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-21-2013 18:13:24 | More by DaKur

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-21-2013 17:46:45 | More by johntfox

Heavy-G

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-21-2013 14:08:23 | More by Heavy-G

Josiah2729

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

05-21-2013 03:20:26 | More by Josiah2729

Number3red

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-20-2013 17:35:39 | More by Number3red

atomicskier1889

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-20-2013 16:04:48 | More by atomicskier1889

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-20-2013 05:02:56 | More by Kmat10

IdrinkGas

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-20-2013 04:34:30 | More by IdrinkGas

abeaulieu

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-19-2013 23:47:49 | More by abeaulieu

bcuz7

Florida

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-19-2013 21:59:43 | More by bcuz7

jbeervt

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-19-2013 16:52:57 | More by jbeervt

Stonehill64

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-19-2013 12:41:27 | More by Stonehill64

lawlerj

Nebraska

4.39/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a NB globe.

A - Pours translucent copper with a nice thick white head. Moderate amount of splotchy lacing.

S - Hops dominate the aroma, and there is a nice mix of earthy/piney aroma with fruit and citrus aromas. I'm searching for a word to describe the overall effect, and I can't really come up with one. It's almost a...juicy....sort of smell...if that makes any sense.

T - This first thing that jumps out at me about the flavor is how well balanced it is. The hops are definitely big and in your face, but the sweetness of the malt is definitiely noticeable. A lot of IPAs seem to focus on the hops at the expense of other flavors, but this beer lets all the flavors come through, and in a bag way as well. There are some herbal notes in there, so the overall effect is earthy and refreshing.

M - medium bodied, a little syrupy at time, but nothing wrong with it.

O - Overall, this is a great beer, and definitely stands out among the DIPAs I've had. The balance is great and a highlight for me and I would guess for others as well.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 00:23:47 | More by lawlerj

mindlucent2007

Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Pours a rather clear, gold-copper color with a nice head and retention. Lacing is tough and resilient. Aroma is hoppy and boozy. Taste is rich with a good citrusy and bitter bite. Notes of lemon and pine. This is an IPA that not only has the hoppy blast but the malty blast right up there with it. Strong mouthfeel but no booziness detected and aftertaste is mild. A well balanced work from Lagunitas.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 23:11:55 | More by mindlucent2007

alanv

California

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-18-2013 21:41:31 | More by alanv

AL89BR

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-18-2013 17:12:04 | More by AL89BR

mkirkland80

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-18-2013 02:23:50 | More by mkirkland80

eliz108

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-17-2013 16:03:45 | More by eliz108

jklecko2

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

05-17-2013 14:25:08 | More by jklecko2

Pelican5

California

3.25/5  rDev -18.1%

05-16-2013 07:30:55 | More by Pelican5