Fusion 10 - Lagunitas Brewing Company

Philousa

California

3.33/5  rDev -14.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Imbibed at Good Karma on 10/10/12, reviewed from notes.

Completely clear pale yellow with little head. Signature Lagunitas sweetness in the nose, a little bit of spiciness. I can't tell if there's Belgian or American yeast since there's some spice, but not as much as I would expect from a Belgian. I get a light flavor to start, some definite wheatiness with some light spice from the yeast. Lagunitas' patented sweet malt is mixed in, but I'm not put off by it the way I thought I would be. I'm usually not a fan of sweetness and wheat, but this isn't sweetness added by syrup or concentrate, so I guess that helps. the burp signifies some hoppiness, but it's easy on the tongue. This is well balanced in the feel and finish. 

I liked this more than I thought I would, but it's not a special kind I beer like their SF Fusion was last year. Also, I would categorize this as an American Crystal Wheat due to the appearance and hop presence.

Serving type: on-tap

10-12-2012 19:53:49 | More by Philousa

LSx

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

04-25-2013 04:58:27 | More by LSx

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

01-27-2013 03:36:17 | More by ssimpson89

BRD14

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

01-22-2013 02:02:37 | More by BRD14

carrollmel7

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +2.8%

01-01-2013 09:08:57 | More by carrollmel7

jgluck

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

12-19-2012 03:49:36 | More by jgluck

hopsolutely

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -10%

11-08-2012 16:17:41 | More by hopsolutely

brbrocc

New York

3.5/5  rDev -10%

10-26-2012 23:10:40 | More by brbrocc

HuskyinPDX

Washington

3.7/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

At tap at Brouwer's on 9.28.12

A - Served a light pale orange with a bubbly white head with good retention.

S - Lemony citrus and hoppy.

T - Lemons and some mango.

D - A thin body with good carbonation, with a citrus finish.

O - Light and citrusy, with a touch of wheat.

Serving type: on-tap

10-25-2012 04:52:06 | More by HuskyinPDX

tbeq00

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

10-21-2012 19:32:55 | More by tbeq00

flayedandskinned

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

10-17-2012 05:34:31 | More by flayedandskinned

beer2day

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

10-13-2012 01:06:37 | More by beer2day

mhaugo

California

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

10-07-2012 17:48:15 | More by mhaugo

MarkyMOD

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

10-05-2012 01:36:03 | More by MarkyMOD

Nage37

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

10-04-2012 05:00:09 | More by Nage37

UCLABrewN84

California

4.33/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap for the 4th Annual LA Beer Week Beer Festival at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA.

Pours a clear orange-yellow with a foamy bone colored head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Thin rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, citrus fruit, citrus zest, and honey. Taste is much the same with a mild hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a very good beer that is really tasty and drinkable.

Serving type: on-tap

10-03-2012 03:25:06 | More by UCLABrewN84

wedge

North Carolina

3.98/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

@ Tyler's (Raleigh)

Surprised to stumble upon this one.

Gold color with a small white head on top. The bartender remarked, "you can smell the hops coming off this one" and he was right. Flowery, sticky, green, fresh hop aromas rise from the glass...lemon, pine, and fruit. Hop pellet freshness in the mouth. Slight pale malt sweetness, a hint of wheat, lemony citrus, and pine. Medium-light body, moderate bitterness and carbonation. Nothing mind blowing, but a solid, hoppy, green surprise to find on tap in NC.

Serving type: on-tap

10-01-2012 13:32:02 | More by wedge

beertunes

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -10%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Served in straight pint glass. Poured a semi-hazy yellow color with less than a half-inch of white head that had good retention and light lacing.

The aroma was very hop forward, mostly pine and lemon, with almost no grain showing through. The flavors were the same, mostly the hops and just traces of grain and yeast.

The body was light and smooth, but did leave a slightly sticky finish that lingered a bit too much. Drinkability was pretty good, nice and easy. Overall, a decent brew that you could easily have a few of if you were in the mood. Worth a shot if you see it.

Serving type: on-tap

09-28-2012 21:09:14 | More by beertunes

ehammond1

California

4.1/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On Tap

Churchill's Pub & Grille
San Marcos, CA

Clear dark orange with a moderately-sized, big-bubbled head, eventually leaving sheets of lace down the glass. Gorgeous IPA.

Wonderful aroma, with the Citra hops really leading the way. Big, pungent tropical/passion fruit aromas lead (pineapple?), along with a bit of cracker/wheat subtlety.

The flavor too is quite nice, but not quite as strong or powerful as the aroma. Again, big notes of passion/tropical fruit flavors dominate, pineapple and grapefruit, along with a bit of wheat and cracker.

Mouthfeel is perhaps the one place where this beer is lacking. The mouthfeel seems a touch thin and watery, especially as it warms, at least for the style.

A great surprise from Lagunitas; a decent California substitute for Zombie Dust.

Serving type: on-tap

09-27-2012 15:41:41 | More by ehammond1

Chrixsus

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

09-27-2012 07:01:01 | More by Chrixsus

TheRealBigC

Nevada

3.43/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

This beer comes off to me as a tamer version of Sumpin Sumpin. It's got that crisp wheat beer feel and flavor profile. That trademark Lagunitas hopping is definitely there too, but it's got less of a bite. Definitely a pleasant drinker for these waning summer days, but it's nothing special.

Serving type: on-tap

09-21-2012 00:22:27 | More by TheRealBigC

RWNay

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10%

09-20-2012 15:53:48 | More by RWNay

dmorgan310

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

09-14-2012 16:48:14 | More by dmorgan310

wethorseblanket

California

3.95/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at the source.

A: Pours clear pale yellow with a fine 1/2-inch white head which leaves trace spotty lace.

N: Plenty of juicy citrus and floral notes.

T: Tangerine and grapefruit followed by some malty sweetness.

M: Light body and moderate carbonation. Just a bit thin for me.

O: Pleasant aroma. Very good.

Serving type: on-tap

08-31-2012 22:48:43 | More by wethorseblanket

elNopalero

Texas

4.35/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

One of the experimental brews on tap at the sanctuary. Remember kids, today’s experiments become tomorrow’s favorites...

This pours a clear golden color with decent lacing from the leftover foam. I get a great vibrant hop aroma full of grassy notes. The flavor has some grassiness to it too, but it’s kept light with the effervescence. I enjoyed this one.

Serving type: on-tap

08-30-2012 19:46:31 | More by elNopalero