Undercover Investigation Shut-down Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company

Fenris244

Texas

4.43/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Last of the three on my quest for the day, on tap at the saucer

Dark amber in color, sticky as hell head, about 1 fingers worth and its clinging to the glass for dear life it seems

Very citrusy and floral in the nose, bits of lemon peel as well as a citrus like sweetness that very apperant

Good flavors the "imperial mild" descriptor they put on this beer is spot on, good amount of citrus sweetness, hops and some malt but it's all well balanced and super smooth

Almost light in body and the flavors lend a refreshing quality that a beer of this strength has no right to have, the alcohol is very well hidden, super smooth and refreshing beer.

Overall, very solid brew and I'd be happy to have a bottle of this everyday

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2011 20:17:11 | More by Fenris244

2dogbrew

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

05-23-2013 22:03:55 | More by 2dogbrew

Kreko7

California

4/5  rDev -1%

05-23-2013 18:33:01 | More by Kreko7

Topher78

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

05-23-2013 18:15:10 | More by Topher78

cschepers

Missouri

4/5  rDev -1%

05-23-2013 02:44:19 | More by cschepers

crob3888

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-23-2013 02:24:45 | More by crob3888

bigclydeoliver

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +17.6%

05-22-2013 23:29:53 | More by bigclydeoliver

cooler4life

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-22-2013 22:24:01 | More by cooler4life

Schmuckles

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -1%

05-22-2013 22:18:29 | More by Schmuckles

Absolut

California

4/5  rDev -1%

05-22-2013 19:23:57 | More by Absolut

GabeQ

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -1%

05-22-2013 15:05:50 | More by GabeQ

capuchinpilates

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

05-22-2013 02:39:08 | More by capuchinpilates

plinythederek

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-22-2013 01:24:44 | More by plinythederek

LouDogg114

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

05-21-2013 23:12:05 | More by LouDogg114

plumcrazyfx

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 22:54:25 | More by plumcrazyfx

alex_hart

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 22:42:28 | More by alex_hart

seplo

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 17:49:09 | More by seplo

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -1%

05-21-2013 17:47:30 | More by johntfox

Jameswoody

Montana

4/5  rDev -1%

05-21-2013 06:56:34 | More by Jameswoody

mxchap

California

4/5  rDev -1%

05-21-2013 04:18:21 | More by mxchap

BeerOps

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-21-2013 01:37:44 | More by BeerOps

jrohrbacher

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

05-21-2013 01:31:13 | More by jrohrbacher

MacQ32

South Carolina

3.79/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A - Pours an incredibly clear amber with a monster 2+ finger light tan head. Retention is quite strong, lacing is perfect.

S - Sweet sugary toasted caramel malts, citrusy as well as spicey piney hops, very smokey, alcohol is detectable.

T - Spiced hops and alcohol burn up front, but transitions into a super sweet citrusy fruityness (possibly some figs/dark cherries) followed by more alcohol burn. (possibly some figs/dark cherries).

M - Medium bodied or less, appropriate carbonation - fairly smooth but the alcohol makes it just a bit less drinkable than desired.

O - Not that this is too much to handle, but the alcohol burn is just a little overpowering to the other flavors of the beer. Otherwise fantastic, just a little off balance IMO

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 00:15:25 | More by MacQ32

ChrisKuhns

Texas

4/5  rDev -1%

05-20-2013 18:30:54 | More by ChrisKuhns

CrazyEasyBartender

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

05-20-2013 15:58:55 | More by CrazyEasyBartender