A Little Sumpin' Wild - Lagunitas Brewing Company

chickenflea

Florida

4.58/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

The beer is tangerine orange color with a deep cream-colored head. Excelllent lacing and retention. The bear is slightly cloudy.

The aroma is nicely hoppy; with a orange peel dominating. The yeast and malt aromas are muted with the yeast slightly more noticeable than the malt. A hint of clove adds some complexity to the hop character.

The beer is lightly sweet with an ample citrusy hop fruitiness up front. But the complexity of this beer is a wonder. As the palate settles, I find juicy fruit bubble gum and bread. The finish has just a hint of clove and other spices.

Body is bordering on heavy. Texture is sticky and oily.

This beer is immensely drinkable. The complexity of the finish brings me back to the glass again and again. Although the texture is substantial, it is in no way overbearing. The beer reminds me of the Stone Begi-Calique with a reduced yeast profile. I liked that beer quite a bit as well, if I remember correctly. This beer is excellent. It combines two of my favorite styles: American IPA and Strong Belgian ales. Good job Lagunitas.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2010 18:14:02 | More by chickenflea

Kerfluffel

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

06-14-2013 03:36:29 | More by Kerfluffel

Brewman123

New York

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-13-2013 12:49:41 | More by Brewman123

zestar

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-13-2013 03:43:58 | More by zestar

Jas45678

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

06-12-2013 21:31:22 | More by Jas45678

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-12-2013 18:31:32 | More by InspectorBob

superfriend

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-11-2013 15:33:30 | More by superfriend

tedho21

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-10-2013 23:33:25 | More by tedho21

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.18/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

650ml bottle poured into a tulip

A- Clear golden yellow, one finger of white head, good retention and lacing

S- Citrus and pine, floral hops, little caramel malts

T- Follows the smell, very good balance of hops, malt and the floral notes

M- Medium bodied, little sweetness but moves to dry and bitter

O- Very good beer, very drinkable, nicely balanced another really good one for Lagunitas

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 00:56:37 | More by Kmat10

pinnser

Colorado

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-05-2013 23:49:52 | More by pinnser

Ragnarok88

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-05-2013 00:27:10 | More by Ragnarok88

DemoniChris

Nebraska

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

06-04-2013 11:17:37 | More by DemoniChris

Lionhawk

Iowa

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-03-2013 15:52:41 | More by Lionhawk

Rihup

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-03-2013 02:09:04 | More by Rihup

Paccamacca

California

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-02-2013 03:31:41 | More by Paccamacca

timontheroad

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-01-2013 22:13:43 | More by timontheroad

DenverBigRed

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-31-2013 23:23:01 | More by DenverBigRed

jakecattleco

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-31-2013 08:18:51 | More by jakecattleco

craftbeerasian

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-30-2013 22:17:49 | More by craftbeerasian

mpayne5

Indiana

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-28-2013 02:05:51 | More by mpayne5

Michigan

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-26-2013 01:12:59 | More by Michigan

mjpolzin

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-25-2013 03:46:02 | More by mjpolzin

Spaz7

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-24-2013 21:13:30 | More by Spaz7

UWBadgerFan4Life

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-23-2013 02:29:14 | More by UWBadgerFan4Life

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-23-2013 02:18:34 | More by mikeincharleston