12th of Never
Lagunitas Brewing Company
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American Pale Ale
Year-Round
California
United States
Judges Ratings 91
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
The magical, mystical 12th of Never is a blend of Old and New School hops that play bright citrus, rich coconut, and papaya-esque flavors, all on a solid stage of English puffed wheat. Tropically hoppy. Light, yet full-bodied. Bright and citrusy. The 12th of Never Ale is everything we’ve learned about making hop-forward beer expressed in a moderate voice. Pale, cold, slightly alcoholic and bitter. It’s all we know.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.50%
IBUs: 45
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By Mike Habrat
Judges Ratings 91
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
12th of Never by Lagunitas Brewing Co. was judged as an American Pale Ale (style 18B), according to the BJCP 2015 Style Guidelines.
An intense, complex hop aroma of resin and pine immediately assaults the nose followed by layers of grapefruit, tangerine, passion fruit and papaya. It’s a challenge to pick up the light grainy/bready malt character in this beer. Wonderfully clear with a pale gold color and small, fine-bubbled layer of foam that tries to rein in the massive hop bouquet but fails miserably.
Flavor is very similar to aroma – a highly concentrated blend of resin, pine and citrus tightly coupled with New World tropical fruit hop flavors. Enough bitterness to keep the beer refreshing with a crisp, dry finish encouraging further consumption. The balance is clearly tipped in favor of the hops. Medium-light body and moderate carbonation without any astringency.
If you prefer your pale ales hop heavy with a hint of maltiness, this beer is for you!
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