Name: Lucky 13 Anniversary Release
Brewer: Lagunitas Brewing Co. (Petaluma, CA)
Classification: American Amber/Red Ale
Alcohol: 8.9%
Thoughts: This was a very tough beer to understand, and I honestly feel that this is a good thing. So, let's start with the beginning and work our way to the end. When poured this ale has a clear, auburn color with a small off-white head that laces nicely around the top of the glass. It smells of biscuit, caramel and pear. It's not strong, but it's present and very much a red ale smell. When I tasted it the first thing I noticed was not so much the taste, but the texture of the beer. Medium to full body, some carbonation and fairly dry. It tastes of nuts and malt with a tea-flavored aftertaste. This was definitely a challenge for me, but luckily it came in a 22oz. bottle which gave me plenty of time to ponder. Lucky 13 was created for the 13th anniversary of Lagunitas Brewing Co, and was crafted with care and a great knowledge of beer. This charged red ale is a fantastic experience and my advice for drinking is to sip slowly because it tastes better when it is cooling off.
Rating: 85/100
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