Our tenth of 12 candidates for America's Next Top Beer ...

Lagunitas IPA
Lagunitas Brewing Co. -- Petaluma, Calif.

Can you find Petaluma on a map? Neither can we, but this immensely enjoyable IPA may soon have you planning a pilgrimage to the Lagunitas Brewing Co.

A bright, citrusy hops blast -- is that grapefruit? -- followed by a rich malt finish, this IPA is rich enough to satisfy, and drinkable enough to leave you wanting more ... like, right now.

This first-class brew has helped Lagunitas spread out from its Northern California base into pockets of the Midwest, Northeast and South, and that growth may continue. The Beer Sommelier tells us that Lagunitas "has that necessary combination of quality products, big investment capital and marketing, to become a true national success story." Oh, if only our nation could be so lucky.

The final word:

The Beer Sommelier: "Value"
Joe Sixpack: "Tangy"
Marty Wombacher: "Wonderful"

To see a roundup of all the nominated beers, and to get more information on our Microbrewed Beer of the Month giveaway, check out our America's Next Top Beer hub.

Which microbrew should be America's Next Top Beer?
AleSmith Anvil ESB Ale104 (1.2%)
Alpha King252 (2.9%)
B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout 411 (4.8%)
Bell's Two-Hearted Ale882 (10.3%)
Brooklyn Lager649 (7.5%)
Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai IPA 262 (3.0%)
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA1198 (13.9%)
Lagunitas Brewing's IPA417 (4.9%)
New Belgium Brewing's Fat Tire Amber2488 (28.9%)
Ommegang Abbey Ale369 (4.3%)
Stone Pale Ale1204 (14.0%)
Surly Brewing Co.'s Furious361 (4.2%)