I’ve been getting an earful about the Lagunitas Hop Stoopid Ale from the beer guy at my local packie.  Every time he mentions it he gives the old headshake and sigh and says, “Man, unbelievable.”  This beer is exactly like it’s name.  A cornucopia, if you will, of hopness and hoppitude.  Yet balanced enough to not blow your head off.  It poured a beautiful amber with a thin foamy head.  At first whiff you get a floral combo of hops, grapefruit, and blackberry.  It looked like it had high carbonation but didn’t come through in the first sip.  It started with a bit of pine with bitter citrus.  Strong on the hops.  But finished surprisingly clean with a buttery taste that lingered.  A fair presence of alcohol.  As it warmed, all of this mellowed.  Very drinkable and highly recommended.