Beer Review: Lagunitas Hop Stoopid

Lagunitas Brewing Company: Hop Stoopid
Petaluma, California
Style: American Double IPA
ABV: 8.0%
Beeradvocate Rating: A-, #49 on top 50 list of American Double IPAs
Serving type: 22oz bottle
Purchased at: Total Wine & More, Wegman's

Look: Copper

Smell: Floral

Taste: Rich

Feel: Medium-full bodied

Drinkability: High

There are plenty things you could say about this beer, but nothing could possibly explain to you how badly I want it right now as I am writing this review. This is the first beer I've ever developed a craving for. Normally, I just crave beer in general. After I tried this beer I have found myself craving it quite often. I picked this up on a jersey beer run the first time I tried it. I've also found them at the Wegman's back where I'm from. 

A thick head of foam accompanies the initial pour of this beer and it makes it look ever so tasty- just look at that picture! Carbonation rises to the top throughout the whole duration of this drink. And the head lasts til the last drop (story of my life ahhh). Taking in a big whiff, I realized that this beer was no joke. Signature beers have signature scents. It smelled amazing and tasted even better. This beer has 102 IBUs which is a measure of hop content. 102 is a HEALTHY amount of hops. There's a big hop punch but it is perfectly backed up with a fruity malt. The malt is sweet and tastes like passion fruit. Its sappy rich tastes masks the alcohol very nicely. While drinking this beer you find yourself craving the next sip. That's a lock on a grade A beer. Don't be STOOPID, try this beer!

My Rating: A+. Hands down top Double IPA for me (at the moment).