Lagunitas Imperial Red Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company

northaustin

Texas

3.6/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

smells very powerful. but sad to say the hop profile is very typical and smells very similiar to other beers by lagunitas. the same balance of piney and floral hops in front of a sweet malt background.

pours a nice semi clear dark amber with two fingers of even white head which has nice retention and leaves nice lacing.

taste is also very similiar to other products by lagunitas. a nice balance of malt and hops with a well masked abv. cant really force myself to say too much about this one. it is good but not a very accurate representation of the red ale style. worth a try though.

mouthfeel: leaves an expected hop oilyness with no syrupy sweetness. nothing too overpowering.

Serving type: bottle

10-10-2009 06:26:31 | More by northaustin

djre4orm

Virginia

3/5  rDev -27.7%

06-13-2013 20:15:39 | More by djre4orm

Jas45678

Michigan

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-12-2013 21:35:56 | More by Jas45678

Giantspace

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-06-2013 01:31:11 | More by Giantspace

Bnoise11

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-03-2013 01:28:03 | More by Bnoise11

jakecattleco

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-31-2013 08:15:34 | More by jakecattleco

RummyRedbeard

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +14.5%

05-30-2013 21:53:42 | More by RummyRedbeard

bbluemzbeer

California

4.3/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Order this at a restuarant in chicago. It was great !

Appearance : Read amber with a large long lasting thick foamy off white head on the pour, with good lacing throughout

Smell :lightly toasted caramel malt, piney earthy hops, grains, spicy rye and fruity esters

Taste: Awesome ! Mallts, pine and citrus. Some bitnerness at end but not over done ! Good balance to it. It is well done!Taste is toasted caramel malt, piney earthy hops, with a bit of spicy rye grains and fruity.

Mouthfeel : Palate is a medium to full body, with somegood carbonation and a crisp mouth feel. Finish is toasted caramel malt, some light yeast followed bypiney taste

Overall: Very nice beer! This beer is noty complex but has a big bold, taste bursting with aroma and flavor which is just the way I like my beer. The balnce is great, making for a greatt session !

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2013 02:58:15 | More by bbluemzbeer

CasanovaCummins

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-28-2013 02:11:23 | More by CasanovaCummins

Topher78

California

4.75/5  rDev +14.5%

05-23-2013 17:47:36 | More by Topher78

mxchap

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

05-21-2013 03:57:21 | More by mxchap

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-21-2013 00:22:34 | More by johntfox

jwk7324

California

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-16-2013 05:45:10 | More by jwk7324

Curloftheburl

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-10-2013 08:04:24 | More by Curloftheburl

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

05-08-2013 02:58:14 | More by leftoverburrito

1424IpA

California

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-02-2013 01:17:47 | More by 1424IpA

jreindl

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

04-20-2013 06:47:15 | More by jreindl

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

04-18-2013 01:14:15 | More by randylangford

civicm87

New York

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

04-17-2013 01:08:29 | More by civicm87

ChrisMon02

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

04-14-2013 09:35:01 | More by ChrisMon02

kramerboy

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

04-10-2013 13:15:30 | More by kramerboy

polopaul20

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

04-05-2013 19:21:17 | More by polopaul20

lovindahops

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

03-29-2013 19:35:14 | More by lovindahops

CanadaBlue

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

03-24-2013 01:29:24 | More by CanadaBlue

Ak555667

Illinois

5/5  rDev +20.5%

03-18-2013 19:21:34 | More by Ak555667