Lagunitas Frank Zappa Conducts Lumpy Gravy
Posted by simonpo on May 25, 2008
Ever since I read about their libertarian ways, I’ve been wanting to sample some of the Lagunitas Brewing Company’s wares – and man, what a damn fine choice this bottle of their seasonal Zappa beer was to start things rolling.
A mighty (7.2% by volume) brew released as the third in the series marking the 40th anniversary’s of Frank Zappa albums, Lumpy Gravy pours out as a deep, almost burnished, copper and ruby pint. Definitely this is something to admire. Drinking reveals this is a pretty malty brown ale, with a lighter hand on the hops than I’ve come to expect from the west coast craft brewers. Despite the hight alcohol content, it’s not overly-sweet, and I manage to polish off the 22oz bottle with little difficulty.
Definitely one to keep an eye out for, if you can still find it. I think Whole Foods had quite a bit left last time I was there… you might want to pick up a couple if you see ‘em.
JBB6 Rating: For the Win
