I think I can say I've loved 88% of the beers I've had from Lagunitas. The Hairy Eyeball is a seasonal New Year release. It's a beer that the brewers say 'defies style'. I'd say it's a big brown, scotch ale-ish, barley wine-ish ale.
Beer Advocate calls it an American strong ale.
It's a copper/red amber ale With a big, thick and creamy off-white head. It's got a really great nose with a lot of complexity going on. There's dried plum and honey, as well as the aroma of white flowers. I think it's a really pretty smelling beer. In a god way.
As far as palate goes, it's definitely the most malt driven beer I've had from Lagunitas. Those guys are certainly hop heads. But this one is big and malty. There's a hint of alcohol on the palate and just a touch of hop bitterness.
The body offers a butter or velvety texture, and the palate finishes with a little more honey and some sour orange.
So my track record with Lagunitas improves with this beer. I'd say we're up to 90 or 91%. Nice.
9% ABV. 8 out of 10.
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