Monday, June 13, 2011

Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot



WTF?!? This is an abbreviation for a very well-known phrase, but in this occasion, it stands for Wilco Tango Foxtrot, an Imperial Brown Ale from Lagunitas Brewing Company. Located in Petaluma, California, Lagunitas has a reputation for putting out hoppy ales in many styles ranging from India Pale Ales to Belgian-inspired brews. WTF is a seasonal release that is brewed in honor of the lagging economy and calls itself "a malty, robust, jobless recovery ale."


It pours a dark amber color with a frothy, bone-colored head. Aromas of burnt brown sugar, toasted bread and citrus. WTF has flavors of caramel, roasted nuts, cocoa, grapefruit and toffee. Its richness is balanced and complimented by grassy, citrusy hops, which give it a long and dry finish. At around 7.8% alcohol by volume, it packs a punch without any noticeable boozy properties.

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