Name: Lagunitas Imperial Stout

Brewery: Lagunitas

Overall Rating: B+

Style: Imperial Stout

BJCP Style Category: 13F

Serving Style: 22oz Bomber

ABV: 8.2

IBU:47

Price: $5.99

Aroma: A complex malt character hits the olfactory first with abundant roasted grains lingering.  The malts complexity reminded me of a barley wine or an Old Ale.  The roasted grains gave the smell of unsweetened chocolate.

Appearance: When held to the light, it was not quite black.  Gave off a dark ruby tone that was impressive.  Deep, complex tan head on this one.  Lacing and even a little legs (Lacing and legs, sexy) were present as well.

Flavor: The flavors mirrored the prologue that the aromatics told.  Complex grain, deep malt, unsweetened chocolate.  Nice dry finish.

Body: Moderate carbonation, full and chewy.

Enjoyability: I thought this stout almost hit the style perfectly and was one of the first Lagunitas I really liked in recent years (sorry gile).  There are so many damn good beers in this category that I would reach for over this one.  If I were to rate this beer VS the style, it gets a A-.  If I were rating this against all other Imperial Stouts I’ve had, it would get a C+.  So my overall rating until we come up with a new rating system is a B+

Another take: The Drunken Polack gives it a shot | Barley Blog too | I’ll draw the line at BREW POO review

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