Undercover Investigation Shut-down Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company

blackcompg

Illinois

3.93/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from their 12oz bottle...

Appearance - Poured nearly 3 fingers of light khaki eggshell foam, body is a perfectly transparent copper amber,

Smell - Toasted malts, nearly burnt toffee, some rich sweet dark fruits, pumpernickel bread.

Taste - Starets with sweet toasted breadcrusts, minerals, burnt toffee, pungent floral hops, and then herbal hops like coriander and a touch of cilantro, and something else there, almost like rye. I get some grapefruit pith long into the finish with burnt rye crusts.

Mouthfeel - Medium mouthfeel, carb is nearly medium and quite smooth, but gets some edges near the back of the tongue. Fairly easy to drink, although it dries out (somewhat chalky feeling) near the end of each quaff.

Overall - A very unique ale with nice complexity, balance and unique flavors. Definitely a good one to seek out if you want something a bit different.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2012 05:52:14 | More by blackcompg

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

Brown120

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

05-20-2013 13:05:08 | More by Brown120

Shogun730

California

3/5  rDev -25.7%

05-20-2013 03:59:13 | More by Shogun730

Geno206

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-20-2013 02:06:28 | More by Geno206

Illmaticzx

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-19-2013 19:45:13 | More by Illmaticzx

lawlerj

Nebraska

3.85/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a Duvel tulip.

A - Pours a dark amber with a light tan head.

S - Big caramel malts with some hop notes as well.

T - Hops and caramel malt are big. Pretty nice.

M - Medium bodied, good carbonation.

O - Pretty tasty.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 19:40:03 | More by lawlerj

Brian15

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-19-2013 19:27:27 | More by Brian15

jbeervt

Vermont

4/5  rDev -1%

05-19-2013 16:42:59 | More by jbeervt

bnes09

Illinois

4.51/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Beautiful red color that turns a transparent orange-amber when head to light. A few visible bubbles cascading along the glass. One finger head on the pour. Descent retention for the strength and a few lace spots.

Complex aroma. Tropical and citrus fruits, pine needles, rye bread, malty. Buttered toast with cherry spread. Excellent balance in the nose.

Rich, hoppy, complex and dynamic palate. Floral, herbal, pine-like hop bitterness right up front. Balanced with spicy rye and smooth wheat malt. Chewy biscuit character. Toasty. Just enough malt character to balance but not enough to make the beer sweet or syrupy. Hop bitterness lingers through the finish.

Bordering on full bodied with an oily texture that turns dry middle to end. Lively carbonation especially for the strength.

Now this is good! A highly complex and yet perfectly balanced American barley wine. I wish I had another bottle.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 06:33:12 | More by bnes09

xacidx

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-19-2013 03:21:55 | More by xacidx