Lagunitas Censored (Kronik)

Brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company
Style: American Strong Ale
Petaluma, California USA

Unexpectedly malty for this hop-focused brewery. The malt character actually reminds me a bit of an Oktoberfest, with a lot of toasted caramel elements, but there is a bit of hop interest here as well. Not one of my favorites, though, as the flavors highlighted here are simply not very exciting.

Copper with a good white head. Strong aroma of malts, bread, caramel & american hops. Filling mouthfeel & body with a pleasant low carbonation. Piney hoppy with a really pleasant & well balanced maltyness! Very good!

Bottle from Immy - thanks! What is it with Lagunitas and these hoppy reds? Whatever it is, I’m inclined to think it’s their strength, as they certainly do strike a fine balance between lovely hop brightness and flavorful malts. Nothing overwhelming about it, but a truly solid and enjoyable beer.

copper appearance with slight white head. flavor is just mild with a balanced malt hop ratio. not much else to remark about, not a great beer

Slightly cloudy amber color. Aroma is a little hoppy, with some pine in there amongst the citrus.

Hazy amber with a lasting off-white head. Aroma is American hops, mostly pine, with citrus and peach, and some malt with the faintest hints of bread and caramel. Sweet and fruity, tastes like an apricot initially, with a good, long lasting piney bitterness to follow.

Bottle sampled at the Newtown brewfest with the Mad_Indian. Pours amber with a small beige head. Aroma of caramel, citrus, and piney hops. The flavor is sweet, caramel, citrus, light fruit, and a good hoppy finish.

Copper coloured with a fine head. Vanilla, roiboos, caramel and orange fills ones nostrils, but in a vague manner. The flavour is acceptable but nothing special with its caramel, bitter and citrus like taste that fades out in a metallic quit boring appendix.