A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company

mocktm

Virginia

4.47/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

First off, I love this brewery, especially for this beer, and I can't be thankful enough that it is now available year around. Have drank countless bottles in my day, so I guess the time has now come for a review. So, stub nosed bottle with that signature foxy lookin' chick into a pint glass.

Appears a bright golden orange hue with a slight haze about it. Plenty of tiny bubbles making their way to the top, where they meet a rocky beige head that measures about two fingers thick. Abundant lacing and solid head retention throughout the session.

Nose is a melodious mix of candied wheat and floral hop citrus. Lemon, grapefruit, mango and pineapple act to completely mask the semi-high alcohol content. More of an IPA than most IPAs can dare dream.

Tastes incredibly sweet and citric up front, matched by a mild yet lasting bitterness. Lemon/orange are the predominant flavor I pick up, complemented by honey and some spice. Tad bit of boozy warmness in the back end to round it out.

Medium bodied with significant carbonation. Very pleasant and smooth. I drank this pretty damn fast for a beer clocking in at 7.5%.

One of the best beer bargains out there. For $10 worth of summer drinking, you can't do much better for a six pack. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2011 21:20:16 | More by mocktm

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