A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company

eclaycamp

Kansas

4.33/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a clear light orange, with a moderate head made up of small interlocking bubbles. Aroma is hoppy, with some big citrus notes (I'm picking up oranges) coming to the forefront. The wheat character is there, but it's subdued. If I was tasting this blind I probably would call it an IPA or Pale Ale based on the aroma. Taste is pretty stunning. I had several of these the other day and they went down smooth and easy. This beer is bursting at the seams with flavor, with huge fruity IPA notes hitting the palate first, chased by wonderful malt that's highlighted by the wheat. Not all that bitter, which is nice in a beer like this. The second sip showcases more of the hop profile, with big pine and grass notes this time. Malt flavor errs on the sweet side rather than the dry, which means that this one goes down quick and easy - and at 7.3% ABV that's something you may want to monitor. Carbonation is relatively high, but given the wheat character and malt sweetness, that's actually welcome. Tastes like an IPA but it's easy to drink like a Wheat Beer. Fantastic and unique.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2011 15:03:02 | More by eclaycamp

Jakob

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 16:17:38 | More by Jakob

beatlefan56

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 16:02:43 | More by beatlefan56

jono0101

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 15:55:18 | More by jono0101

BeastLU

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 15:53:01 | More by BeastLU

JaredinOmaha

Nebraska

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-18-2013 08:20:43 | More by JaredinOmaha

dt_gbpackersfan

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-18-2013 03:53:36 | More by dt_gbpackersfan

mkirkland80

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 02:15:06 | More by mkirkland80

charlesjwinkler

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-18-2013 01:33:15 | More by charlesjwinkler

Jsher

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-18-2013 01:27:37 | More by Jsher

Novabrewer

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-18-2013 00:40:18 | More by Novabrewer

zacfranzoni

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-18-2013 00:36:01 | More by zacfranzoni

Knuckles_Nuclear

Missouri

3.94/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Average head, which maintained. Plenty of lacing. Pours a beautiful deep golden color. The smell was understated. An interesting combination of fruity/hoppy flavor. The citrus fruitiness cuts the hoppy bitterness for a delicate balance that was quite drinkable. The 7.5% ABV was surprising. I was looking for a spring/summer ale to replace my beloved quads, and this just might fit the bill.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 00:03:58 | More by Knuckles_Nuclear

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-17-2013 19:38:01 | More by EricClayton

carlosega

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-17-2013 17:20:09 | More by carlosega

eliz108

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-17-2013 14:54:27 | More by eliz108

gpawned

Ohio

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 05:12:38 | More by gpawned

Rainier

California

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-17-2013 04:19:37 | More by Rainier

freduardo

Alabama

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 02:14:27 | More by freduardo

Bustersuess

New York

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-17-2013 01:41:06 | More by Bustersuess

YieldToNothing

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-16-2013 23:25:14 | More by YieldToNothing

Blashawright

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -23.3%

05-16-2013 22:33:11 | More by Blashawright

Westuh

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-16-2013 18:39:54 | More by Westuh

tattoopunk031

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-16-2013 15:44:58 | More by tattoopunk031

Rainblows

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -23.3%

05-16-2013 14:25:32 | More by Rainblows