Lagunitas Lucky #13

From Lagunitas – Our 13th Anniversary Beer in was a Staff Favorite, So We Make it Each Year. BIG on the Amarillo Hops and Rich Dark Malts for a Round and Huge, Smoky Flavor.

Lagunitas Brewing – Lagunitas Lucky #3 Mondo Red Ale – 22 oz. bottle poured into an English Pint – 8.3% abv.

Appearance: Pours a vibrant, clear dark ruby with visible rising carbonation. The head is picture perfect fluffy white suds.

Aroma: Big citrusy hops, spicy malt and ripe red berry.

Taste: Bitter piny hops, grapefruit, spicy malt. Finishes with lingering bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, sticky with moderate carbonation.

Overall: I fell in love with this beer 4-5 years ago. My palate has transformed a bit, my tastes have changed slightly, so it’s good to know I picked a winner that I can still get behind.