The Hairy Eyeball from Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, CA is an America Strong Ale. The Eyeball pours out a deep brown in color with reddish hues, nice clarity and a tan, fairly tightly woven head. Malty molasses on the nose with some dried dark fruit and a little hoppiness. In the mouth the first flavor is a malty molasses coated sweetness with just a scooch of hop bitterness biting at the tongue. This is followed by some spice and shades of vanilla. Medium boddied. A slight oil and cream to the mouthfeel. Decent carbonation. Sheets of lacing. The finish has some lovely dried fruit qualities balanced with hops and malty sweetness. A very nice beer albeit with a funky name!

This is a seasonal beer available from January to March.

12 ounce bottle, 8.70% ABV