Lagunitas Waldos' Special Ale

Just hit Rochester MN, but no Born Again?

 

I went ape-shit over this beer last year. This year ... not so much. Still decent but the ethanol is poking through more than I would prefer.

 

I agree. Pretty great for being a 12% IPA, but I would almost prefer a bigger malt presence to help cover the booze. Or tone it down to 9.5-10% where it used to be. Still, I can't complain. It is still really good and the price is unbeaten.

 

Waldo's is a fantastic beer, IMHO. Lagunitas rocks.

 

Was told today that rep said to my beer store can't release it till April 20th per Lagunitas...Hoping East Lansing lands some next week!!

 

I was able to score 2 6 packs for $9.99 with the dollar coupon. Could have got more but 12 bottles is more than enough. Pretty ridiculous.

 

Just picked up a six last night. Hope it is as good as last years.

 

Let us know what your opinion is here.

Cheers!

 

Available in some parts of Texas right now.

 

picked up 2 sixers a few minutes ago.

 

Tasty but a bit hot. Needs to sit for a bit methinks.

 

But then the hop aroma/flavor will fade, won't it?

Cheers!

 

Just picked one 1 up in Maryland. You guys' reviews make me think I should have gotten more.

 

Saved one until my birthday in august last year, bad move, it was terrible, worst malt bomb I ever had

 

Please tell us how your one bottle tastes for your palate.

Cheers!

 

I'm enjoying them yet again this year. Just picked up a 3rd 6-pack (mostly because the Target 5 minutes away priced them at $8.99 and I want to share some with friends). Not a balanced IPA by any means, but since when is Lagunitas about balance? Floral nose, spicy fresh hop bite, sweet without being thick on the tongue. After two I get a warm fuzzy feeling, without any alcohol burn.

 

I was able to get a six pack for $11.99. I'll probably be opening one tonight!

 

Got it for the same down here in MYRTLE. Good beer

 

I was absolutely blown away by this year's Waldos'. I thought it was very well balanced, with plenty of malt presence to complement the insane dank hoppiness. I also thought the ABV was extremely well hidden. I mean, it's undeniably there, but this drinks more like a borderline DIPA than a full-blown behemoth. I rarely drink more than one beer a day, but it was really difficult to stop after only one of these. One of my three favorite DIPA's (with King Sue and Hopslam!) and much less expensive than anything in its class. We've seen plenty of it here at $10.99 a sixer, making it unquestionably one of the best values in craft beer today.

 

I missed out on last years, but thought this years was solid. When first poured the malt hides the alcohol very well, but by the end of the glass it was giving just a slight alcohol warmth that was nice. Hops were dank, pine and some citrus and were just enough to let you know it was a dipa. Will buy more if I come across some.