The ingredients of this beer read as follows: "Hops, Malt, Hops, Hops, Yeast, Hops, Water, and Hops." Yes, I got a good laugh out of this, and I hope you do too.
Reportedly (according to the label), the beer was made in "honor" of a 20 day shutdown that :Lagunitas under went at some point in time, so they made it extra bitter. And, lemme tell you, this one is bitter - bitter, malty, thick, sweet, a hint of alcohol bite, and a damn fine beer. Better yet, it comes in 6 packs for under $10 a six pack. For those of you that have had Stone's Arrogant Bastard or Double Bastard, this would be right between the two. This is a good thing, as I think Double Bastard is a bit too to much (but, I will always buy at least one a year; I feel obligated as there is nothing like it - look for DB in the fall) and Arrogant is not enough. As I drink through the glass and my palate adjusts, I see that it's a little closer the the AB, and could use a bit more, ummmm, oooomph. Though, it's still a more than worthy pick-up.
I picked up one Undercover Shutdown to test it out, but I will be picking up a six pack tomorrow to enjoy on Monday during a brew day (Rye Cascadian Dark Ale coming up). At this ABV, we'll see if I am still awake at the end of the brew (cross your fingers, kids).
Keep your eye out for Lagunitas brews, since they are always good at a good price. Nothing of their beers that I have had were mind blowing but all have been tasty and well worth the price tag. I always make sure to pick up any new beer by them on the shelves, and I never regret it.
*Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Stats: American IIPA (really? I'd call it a Strong Ale), 9.87% ABV, 72.41 IBUs, Seasonal Spring Release
I have enjoyed a good cheap Lagunitas six-pack now and then, including the time I duct taped an entire IPA six-pack to my hands in San Francisco, though even the low cost of Hop Stoopid isn't enough to get me to like that beer.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct - Hop Stoopid is not good, even if it were free.
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