Lagunitas Freak Out!
August 24th, 2006 | Posted by Stan Hieronymus
First Thelonious Monk, now Frank Zappa.
Compared to the heat Miller Brewing has drawn for using famous rock ‘n’ roll artists on a series of cans, it looks like small breweries – in this case both from Northern California – are on to something.
Lagnunitas Brewing Co. began shipping Freak Out! Ale in 22-ounce bottles earlier this month “in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of the first album by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.”
Lagunitas founder Tony Magee obtained the permission of the Zappa Family Trust to use the original album art as the bottle label. He plans to do an entire series commemorating the release of Zappa albums. So look for “Absolutely Free” next summer.
Freak Out! Ale is a beer of substance (7.3% abv) but – thank goodness – is not as demanding as Zappas’ double album. It has plenty of hop character – citrusy, resiny, gritty flavors and solid bitterness – to balance hefty malt sweetness (fruit and caramel).
Lagunitas also announced that its Imperial Red Ale (also not for sissies), previously sold only in 22-ounce bottles, is available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles.
September 3rd, 2006 at 1:47 pm
Where can I buy Lagunitas Freak Out! Ale on Long Island NY or NYC area?
September 14th, 2006 at 10:18 am
Had a few pints last night at Vallejo’s Wednesday night celebration… Excellent Beer! Goes real good with some Jambalaya.
September 14th, 2006 at 3:40 pm
I found a bottle of Lagu Freak Out at Whole Foods in N. Calif. You folks have Whole Food stores in NY?
September 18th, 2006 at 12:43 am
A quick-and-almost-too-easy 22 ounces for sure; I love it! And you should also note that it’s *stereo* Freak Out! ale — check the label.
October 1st, 2006 at 1:28 pm
I love Frank and I love Laguitas the beer is as great as the man great job
October 17th, 2006 at 8:22 am
Where can I get Freak Out! in Cleveland, Ohio?
October 20th, 2006 at 7:20 pm
I have been trying to find Zappa Freak Out beer on Long Island NY since Sept 6th and can’t find it. The Lagunitas regional rep based in NJ has been uncooperative and even obstructive and no distributor seems to be able to make any headway. My local distributor was told it would ship to him two weeks ago and still does not have it! Where can I buy Zappa Freak Out beer on Long Island before you stop brewing it?
February 13th, 2007 at 1:47 am
This ale is bun’s up kneelin’, and it’s got me wheelin’ and a dealin’!!!
April 14th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Wowy zowy,is there a slight chance we can treat our taste buds with these suds up here in the great white north. All of us frenchies are just waiting impatiently to be able to put our hands and mouth on this exceptional product .Isn`t this the best way to celebrate 40 years plus of pure genius.
Bring it on,we are ready and waiting.
August 9th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Have a whole case of 22 ozers in the basement chillen. Bottles are looking for a home.
August 20th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
I’d be interested in the case, don.
October 15th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Any chance of scoring any bottles of ‘Freak Out?
I’m in baltimore and just had a bottle of ‘Kill Ugly Radio’.
Thanks
July 16th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
try http://www.bevmo.com
May 31st, 2009 at 4:08 am
В очередной раз спасибо, хорошие что есть такие люди как вы, которые дают дейстивтельно дельные советы:)
June 18th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Интересно написано. А это все на основе Вашего личного опыта?Позвольте полюбопытствовать
August 4th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Excellent idea, although by the time I can afford to come to the USA there should be 50+ Zappa beers waiting for me. Didja Get Any Onya?