Lagunitas Brewing Company Maximus Colossal IPA – American Double / Imperial IPA at 9% ABV | 60 IBU (568 ml, packaged on 31-Oct-2023, acquired 3-Feb-2024, reviewed 4-Feb-2024)
Appearance: hazy pale amber with one fat finger of fluffy pale ivory head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: earthy pine, floral, citrus, bready caramel. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, sweetish medium duration warming finish. (4/5)
Brewer notes say this is hopped with Simcoe, Cascade, and Centennial. This example is a bit old, so maybe the hops have faded a bit, but still, it’s not really all that hop forward. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that (another – see yesterday) gas station beer isn’t all that sophisticated, but there you go. I saw this called a “malt liquor IPA”, which I think is a fair, if somewhat shade-casting, assessment. (14/20)
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