Maximus - Lagunitas Brewing Company

MacQ32

South Carolina

3.6/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a fairly clear deep dark amber with a copper tint, has a nice finger of tan head with absolutely fantastic lacing and decent retention.

S - Lots of sweet caramel malts and a nice citrus presence. A slightly resinous aroma as well. A little fainter than I would have liked

T - Not very bitter at all but lots of citrusy flavors and sweet tropical fruits meet sweet but slightly bready malt. Kind of wishing it was more bitter

M - Medium to lighter bodied, appropriate carbonation, very drinkable.

O - Looks fantastic and a really nice mouthfeel. Smell was much too faint, the dominant aroma was caramel malts, and a detectable very citrusy aroma. Tastes quite good but I would have much more of a hop bite. I should also note that this beer was put in an ice cooler as soon as it was purchased, and although it remained cold at all times I'm sure the temperature fluctuated more than I would have liked so I intend to update this after drinking a fresher bottle without the added variables.

Serving type: bottle

10-24-2012 02:31:52 | More by MacQ32

CraftBeerGuild

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-25-2013 01:23:29 | More by CraftBeerGuild

Bdel34

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-24-2013 22:44:49 | More by Bdel34

Spaz7

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-24-2013 21:15:18 | More by Spaz7

Mat_Rampson

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-24-2013 01:57:34 | More by Mat_Rampson

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.79/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Poured almost two fingers of head on a clear, bubbly medium straw colored body. Low head retention though.
The smell is amazing. Bright lemon and grapefruit in a big pine forest. Love it.
The taste is nice. Mild lemon bitterness with a stronger pine bitter. Quite a step down from where the smell led me.
The texture is crisp with moderate carbonation.
It smells incredible, it tastes good.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 23:42:53 | More by Fatehunter

RichH55

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-23-2013 14:13:21 | More by RichH55

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