 shigadeyo (1399), Southwest Ohio Area, Ohio, USA
Jun 4, 2008
6/04/2008: According to the bottle label, Lagunitas Lucky 13 is "A Mondo Large Red Ale". Yes, yes it is! Amber red in color with a clear complexion, a thick, foamy beige-colored head, a super fresh hoppy aroma that jumps out of the glass, and a strongly malty and hoppy flavor, this is one super big red ale! As mentioned, the aroma showcases a really fragrant hoppy (pine, resin, some citrus and grass) along with some toffee-like maltiness. The flavor delivers true to the aroma and is really nicely balanced between a resin and vague citrus hop flavor with a moderate level of bitterness and slightly roasted, somewhat fruity, sweet caramel maltiness. More and more citrus (tangerine a sweet red grapefruit) and earthiness become evident with each passing sip and as the beer warms. This beer feels strong, but the flavor definitely supports it and the alcohol is extremely well-hidden. This beer has a medium-full body and is very smooth, even a bit mellow, and really easy to drink. I like this beer quite a bit. There is a lot of great flavor and character accompanying a higher alcohol content all at a very affordable price. I have been wanting this beer ever since it was released and it was well worth the wait!
1 pint 6 fluid oz bottle (O.G. 1.085, 76.92 IBU, Alc 8.3% By Vol., $4.99+tax) from Rozi’s Wine House in Rocky River, Ohio.
GRM (872), Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Oct 11, 2008 Brown bottle, 1 pint 6 ounces, purchased at deVine Wines and Spirits (Edmonton), savoured on October 10 2008; eye: copper, clear, no effervescence, creamy tan head that falls and turns into a tiny ring, a bit of lacing; nose: slightly resinous hops, caramelized malt, orange, light pine; mouth: hops (pine), grapefruit, caramelized malt, medium body, slightly creamy and slick texture, not much carbonation, light astringency, below-average carbonation; overall: quite fine
FRANÇAIS
Bouteille brune, 1 pinte 6 onces, 8,3 %, achetée chez deVine Wines and Spirits (Edmonton); œil : cuivrée, claire, pas d’effervescence, mousse fauve crémeuse qui tombe et se transforme en un petit anneau, un peu de dentelle; nez : houblon légèrement résineux, malt caramélisé, orange, léger pin; bouche : houblon (pin), pamplemousse, malt caramélisé, orange, finale en houblon et malt caramélisé, moyennement sucrée, légèrement amère, corps moyen, texture légèrement crémeuse et coulante, peu carbonatée, légère astringence, carbonatation sous la moyenne; en résumé : très bien
HopsWhisperer (9), , North Carolina, USA
does not count  Oct 10, 2008 Reddish amber color. The glass arrived full, so there wasn’t a lot of head present, however as I drank the beer a nice coating of lacing remained all the way down.
Nicely aromatic with fresh hops and some sweetness.
Taste was a great balance between hop freshness and malty sweetness. The higher ABV was hidden very well.
Smooth and creamy going down. Reminded me very much of Terrapin’s Big Hoppy Monster.
Exceptionally drinkable and highly recommended.
HungTuna (3), Seattle, Washington, USA
does not count Oct 8, 2008 Suprisingly nice flavors with a malty backbone. Scarlet and Copper tweener.
Trooper11 (449), Suffolk, Virginia, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Slight hazy copper with average tan head. Wonderful aroma of sweet caramel. Wow, big bitter astringent bite that kind of took me back, a dry feel, solid bitter burn all the way down.
The_Epeeist (980), Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 5, 2008 22 oz bottle. Rosy tinted clear brown with light beige froth. Nose is red currants, caramel and a touch of yellow raisin. Medium light with zingy carb. Taste is grenadine, caramel, red licorice and spruce. Sweet and tasty.
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