The Lagunitas Brewing Company never fails to impress me. Each of their beers is amazingly delicious and drinkable. The Hairy Eyeball Ale is another one of their success stories. It’s a winter seasonal American Strong Ale. And it really is strong. It’s 9.4% alcohol by volume, so be sure to pace yourself because it goes down so easy (like your sister on prom night). There’s a nice sweet, almost fruity aroma with caramel malts and nut notes as well. It has a nice malty backbone, and you can taste prunes, raisins, caramel, toasted bread, and nuts. There is a slight amount of hop bitterness, but not as much as you would expect from an ale with such a high ABV. It’s definitely more malty than it is hoppy. This is not a good beer. It’s a great beer. It’s better than your sister on prom night. And everyone says your sister’s amazing on prom night.
Critically Rated at 15/17
Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young
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