Review – Lagunitas – Cruising with Ruben & The Jets

Lagunitas Brewing Co. – Cruising With Ruben & The Jets – 22 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass. 8.6% abv. Purchased at Lone Hill Liquor in Glendora, CA.

Appearance: Pours a root beer or Hershey wrapper brown with a very small head. Before I could get to the first sip, the head faded away to a collection of swirls at the top.

Aroma: Faint whiffs of chocolate and licorice.

Taste: Bitter, unsweetened coffee, roasted malt and a little bit of licorice and black pepper. Finishes with a bit of alcohol and bitter hops.

Mouthfeel: Really thin and carbonated.

Overall: Sad but true: This wasn’t as good as the other beers in the Frank Zappa Series.  Just don’t dig this one. This shouldn’t be a deterrent for trying other Lagunitas beers. They make many experimental strong ales, and they hit more than they miss.

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