A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company

specksnreds

Texas

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

It's always a delight to see the slutty Sumpin' girl back on the shelves. But she should be holding two pineapples in front of her boobs, because this beer tastes and smells (judge Smells?) like pineapples. Delicious, delicious pineapples. Golden liquid pineapples with a fish-belly white foamy top. Oh pineapples, thank you for your flavor profile in this beer. And the zippy fun finish is a nice reminder of the slutty girl on the label.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2011 23:06:34 | More by specksnreds

backbaybrewer

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-22-2013 17:04:43 | More by backbaybrewer

zacky_U

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-22-2013 17:02:04 | More by zacky_U

SpdKilz

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-22-2013 13:25:24 | More by SpdKilz

Erice78

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-22-2013 01:39:24 | More by Erice78

lawlerj

Nebraska

4.48/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a weizen glass.

A - Translucent golden amber. Big fluffy off white head. Appears to be strongly carbonated.

S - Fruity and citrusy hops dominate the aroma. That's most of what I'm getting, but I like it. Definitely a different take on the style.

T - The softness of the wheat set against the sharp hop flavors really stands out for me on this beer. It's really different, and I really like it. I get a bit of caramel sweetness up front, and the bitter flavors come out more strongly as the beer slides back.

M - It does seem to be well carbonated, which gives the beer a nice prickly mouthfeel. It is on the lighter side of medium bodies, which I also like.

O - Overall, this was not what I was expecting, which was great. I really really liked this beer, and it is probably my favorite of the Lagunitas beers that I have tried.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 23:32:30 | More by lawlerj

Busker

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-21-2013 18:09:28 | More by Busker

BeerSnob1022

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-21-2013 17:08:12 | More by BeerSnob1022

canders0927

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-21-2013 13:23:16 | More by canders0927

sprucetip

Alaska

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-21-2013 06:47:05 | More by sprucetip

wordemupg

Alberta (Canada)

4.3/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

355ml bottle poured into tulip 20/5/13

A clear golden liquid with lots of bubbles throughout, large three finger head has great retention with a thick film at the bottom even after I drank all the liquid, a couple thick rings followed by continuous lace to the bottom, were off to a great start

S tropical punch going on here, tangerine, pineapple, apricot, and some peaches work well with pine, hard toffee and a little dry cereal is the only evidence of wheat, just a little booze and lemon rind

T slightly more grains and slightly less tropical hops, lots of citrus and the pineapples candied, pines stronger and although its very tasty the nose had just a little sumpin over it

M a nice bitter snap, a little gritty on the gums, not too heavy and not as many bubbles as I would guess from looking at it but that still leaves lots of life, piney rind and cereal linger on the finish

O I didn't mind drinking a solid IPA when I thought I was going to drink a wheat beer, hopped right up and I guess I shouldn't be surprised knowing who brewed it

I suppose this is one way to brew the best of a style, hop the hell out of a beer with some wheat malt and try to pass it off as a "Pale Wheat Ale". However you brand this one its great and I'd buy it again in a flash

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 05:21:03 | More by wordemupg

mxchap

California

3.25/5  rDev -23.3%

05-21-2013 04:16:22 | More by mxchap

Chuck_25

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-21-2013 03:01:18 | More by Chuck_25

Lucoli

New York

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

05-21-2013 01:03:31 | More by Lucoli

JimKal

North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

A: Poured into a tulip with a nice amber-gold appearance. Delivered a nice two inch head that dissipated pretty quickly but left behind some nice lacing.

S:Nice hoppy odor that lasted as long as the beer.

T: A really hop forward taste that was not as intense as the best IPAs but unlike any other wheat beer I've had. These hops linger and stand up well to a spicy chili that I was having with the beer.

M: Despite the hop bite it had the smoothness of a wheat beer. Really quite interesting.

O: I really liked this one and it will make a regular appearance in my beer lineup - particularly now that the hot weather has finally arrived.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 00:13:05 | More by JimKal

Immortale25

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a Dogfish Spiegelau glass. Julian date 079....

A- Pours a light amber color with a full inch of off-white head that bears great retention time before slowly popping away to an 1/8 inch head. Semi-resilient lacing leaves a large ring behind on the glass.

S- Pungently aromatic hop aroma that's very citrusy and floral. Really quite awesome and one of the better bouquets on a Lagunitas beer which is saying a lot.

T- Medium-high grassy bitterness comes in along with a touch of wheat which is just enough to bring together the hoppy flavor profile. The bitterness lingers a bit but not too long and the alcohol is certainly noticeable but ends up being complementary overall.

M- A moderate hop bite and just a bit of sharpness from the booze. Medium carbonation and a body that's a bit on the lighter side.

O- One of my favorite Lagunitas beers. I always just assumed (as have many others) that it was an IPA because that's what it drinks like but lo and behold: it's a wheat beer and a damn delicious one at that.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 23:25:47 | More by Immortale25

PortLargo

Florida

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-20-2013 22:20:18 | More by PortLargo

brewcifix

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-20-2013 22:01:41 | More by brewcifix

Kreko7

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-20-2013 21:30:09 | More by Kreko7

anticipation23

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-20-2013 17:58:20 | More by anticipation23

tipfortap

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-20-2013 17:12:32 | More by tipfortap

shredder83

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-20-2013 16:11:02 | More by shredder83

BeerCon5

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-20-2013 12:58:09 | More by BeerCon5

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-20-2013 01:43:42 | More by Ctrauty

NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-20-2013 00:47:15 | More by NJB145