Lagunitas Cappucino Stout (Ale)

A "limited release" bomber from Petaluma,Ca-based Lagunitas BC. I don't know how limited the release is,but it's not limited enough to be expensive. The first quality I liked when I picked the beer up at a "Manhattan expensive" store in the East Village.



Appearance: Dark with prominent blood red tones when held to the light. The head was thick with a light tan color, and good staying power.

Smells: Of malt and coffee. Considering coffee was used in the brewing process,this is to be expected.

Taste: Of coffee and malt with a hint of bitterness that goes far into the aftertaste. As the beer gets more time in open air, it gets smoother. All around a good tasting beer.

Art: Old-timey. I would expect this label to be on a root beer bottle from the 30's. Especially with the "Our Gang" dog centered on the label. Good thing I have a soft spot for both dogs and old timey.

Overall:Very good and a decent 7.99% abv. 7.99? Why couldn't they just make it 8%. I bet it had something to do with psychological marketing gimmicks. Now that I think about it. I didn't think I was as buzzed as I should be. Hmmmm......