It pours a slightly-hazy dark orange color with some lighter yellow shining through on the edges. Very little head and not even a skinning has stuck around. Doesn't appear to be overly-carbonated. Tons of citrus hops on the aroma; some orange shining through more than anything. In the background hides some very sweet, candy-like caramel malt. 7.8% ABV and I'm really not picking up much alcohol; those citrus hops are really overpowering.
Starts off with a very tingly, light caramel flavor and slowly evolves into a very rich sweetness. This is all quickly overpowered by some intense hop flavor. Getting some wood/pine, spice, and definitely that citrus. Not too bitter. Can taste the alcohol just a little bit. Candy-like sweetness lingers for a while in the mouth.
This is actually one of my favorite Lagunitas beers. This is what I like to think of when I hear "American" red ale. Just an overabundance of hops that I can't get enough of and just the right balance of rich, caramel malt.
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