Friday, September 13, 2024

Lagunitas Brewing The Beast of Both Worlds Bi-Coastal IPA



Beer Name: The Beast of Both Worlds Bi-Coastal IPA
Brewery: Lagunitas Brewing (Petaluma, CA)
ABV: 8%


How sold: 12 oz cans; 12 oz bottles; on draft
Where bought: Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors (Aiea, HI)
Price: $12.29 for 6-pack of 12 oz cans

Date Canned: January 31, 2024
Date Drank: April 27, 2024
When brewed? Limited-release beer.
IBU: 40











What's on the Can: "It was the West of times. It was the East of times. It's time now to bring the best of both together...Release the hound!"

What's on the Website: "What fresh freak of nature is this?! Hazy flavors without the haze? West Coast hopping without mega bitterness? Quite the contrary kaiju towering before you. Double dry-hopped with a fruity blast of Citra & Mosaic, yet finishes super smooth. This beast is truly the best of both worlds…Release the hound!"

Where distributed: Lagunitas Brewing distributes throughout most of the United States.

REVIEW:
Appearance (5%): Poured clear dark golden into a pint glass. Some frothy white head, good lacing, sudsy on the surface. 4.25/5

Smell (25%): Blend of tropical, dank, and malty. Malt takes more center stage, but not extremely overpowering. 4.25/5

Taste (40%): Initially malty and dank, but not too much octane. Then a wave of bright citrus and citrus peel that continues into the aftertaste. Aftertaste brings out more of the stone fruit, such as peach and mango flavors. 4.25/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Full-bodied, some carbonation. Very juicy with almost no dry tongue. 4.5/5

Overall (20%): An excellent Double IPA. I'm a fan of the multi-layered flavor experience here. As advertised, this one brings all the juiciness of an East Coast IPA and the clarity of the West Coast.  You'll get the 8% right away, but octane still well-controlled. 4.25/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.275/5

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