Lagunitas Lucky 13 Mondo Large Red Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company

Jfriz25

Wisconsin

4.18/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance- Surprised by the color considering it is advertised as an amber/red. It looks more like a pilsner.

Smell- Sweet malt is the first thing I notice but there is quite a bit of apricot.

Taste- Fairly well balanced. Walks the line of being too sweet but never falls off the cliff. Good mix of malt characteristics and some hops notes as well. Tastes more like a pale ale.

Mouthfeel- Feels like an IPA in that I get a resiny coating on my tongue after each sip.

Overall- it feels like a bit of false advertising to call this an amber/red but I would recommend it to someone in a minute. I'm pleasantly surprised.

Serving type: bottle

06-22-2012 23:55:49 | More by Jfriz25

rbrefbeerman

California

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-24-2013 04:30:58 | More by rbrefbeerman

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.95/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured a finger of reddish head on a clear, deep amber colored body.
The aroma is rich: finished wood, dry grain and lemon.
They get big flavor points for the shear "biggness" of the beer. Big malt, big hops, big bitterness, lower malt sweetness. It tastes "red."
The texture is crisper with moderate carbonation.
They hit it for a big red ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 03:31:06 | More by Fatehunter

johnnyboy76

Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-24-2013 02:01:48 | More by johnnyboy76

sansho

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-24-2013 00:41:55 | More by sansho

Michael_20P

California

4.75/5  rDev +15%

05-23-2013 23:28:57 | More by Michael_20P

KevinGordon

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-23-2013 22:21:41 | More by KevinGordon

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-23-2013 02:19:23 | More by mikeincharleston

memphischas

Tennessee

4.21/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

22 oz bomber picked up because guy behind counter saw I was getting a Hop Stoopid and recommended the Lucky 13

A - glowing amber/copper color, 1/2 finger head with decent lacing

S - pine, hops, grapefruit, kiwi

T - don't believe I have ever had a red ale with this much hops. caramel middle with a bitter finish. does not have a strong metallic taste as most reds taste to me but it still retains that "red" flavor.

M - medium mouthfeel with just the right amount of carbonation

O - very impressed by this mondo large red beer, only second beer ive had from lagunitas but im fast becoming a fan. will definitely drink again because its not expensive (4.99) and very good.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 15:53:38 | More by memphischas

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-21-2013 14:17:22 | More by Slatetank

PaleZombie

Arizona

3.95/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from 22 oz bomber into a wine glass.

A - Orange copper color with about 1 finger of head, good lacing.

S - Strong caramel malts, mild tropical fruit hop notes, some alcohol.

T - To me this was a malt bomb. Extremely strong sweet caramel malts all the way through with a slight bitter hop finish.

M - Very thick and oily, medium carbonation.

O - A pleasant beer however it wasn't as hop forward as i thought it would be. Still very tasty and cheap.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 07:48:49 | More by PaleZombie

PaulMc

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-21-2013 03:51:23 | More by PaulMc

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-21-2013 00:22:19 | More by johntfox

hipboy221

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-20-2013 04:43:48 | More by hipboy221

dweeuu

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-20-2013 04:14:57 | More by dweeuu

SHODriver

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A: pours a deep reddish orange with a finger of dense and rocky off white head that leaves excellent lacing as it fades to a small pool in a Duvel Tulip. I know it isn't the 'proper' glassware but let's face it, the beer is an off color DIPA
S: smells dank as all hell with some citrusy, piney and earthy notes
T: tastes of earthy hops, some pine and a bit of grapefruit with some caramel sweetness providing balance , some brown sugar, and slightly bready as well. swallow is big oily and bitter with a bit of residual sweetness and a slight toasty malt flavor
M: heavy side of medium in the mouth with somewhat prickly carbonation that helps mask the thickness of the beer, juicy hop finish
O: It's a big beautiful and hoppy red ale. it tastes good, is priced well and is very inoffensive and well made if you like hoppy beer. It's everything I'd expect from a lagunitas beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 03:56:44 | More by SHODriver

ItsTheLimit

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-20-2013 01:35:37 | More by ItsTheLimit

lancecenter

Texas

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - rich copper color with two fingers of head that laces the entire glass.

S - smells like a cross between an American strong ale and an IPA. Caramel, toasty malt, and some piney hops.

T/M - The taste is closer to that of a standard red ale with a bit of a malty/alcohol kick that follows. A little bit of fruitiness too.

O - It's hard to call this a malt bomb because it's so balanced. This is a really good beer. If you're like me and feel that most American strong ales are a bit of an unbalanced taste-bud assault, give this a try.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 20:12:07 | More by lancecenter

Bnoise11

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-18-2013 23:47:11 | More by Bnoise11

Jerry

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-18-2013 22:16:03 | More by Jerry

afrokaze

California

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-18-2013 22:11:38 | More by afrokaze

DrunkenMonk

California

4.09/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This has a great scent of grapefruit with a slightly sweet grapefruit flavor. It immediately formed a nice head that dissipated rather quickly leaving a clean moist lace on the glass.

Very good, though I expected more malt from a red beer. The hops was unexpected, but enjoyed. I love grapefruit!

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 06:19:13 | More by DrunkenMonk

Pilvi

California

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-18-2013 06:12:33 | More by Pilvi

Fwai

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-18-2013 00:57:44 | More by Fwai

Tertullian007

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-17-2013 23:05:37 | More by Tertullian007