Lagunitas Little Sumpin' WILD Ale is delightful for those who like Belgian's and are trying to enjoy more hoppy beers, like me. It's light, it's crisp, and there is no lingering bitterness even though there are strong hoppy flavors - what a great idea for a beer. It is also well carbonated and clean. Perfect for the rapidly approaching winter season - I want sip this by a cozy, small fire watching flicks like Elf or A Christmas Story. Even hop heads love this one! Would pair perfectly with stronger flavors, like island soyaki stir fry - soy, teriyaki, pineapple juice, fresh pineapple, marinated and baked tofu, green bell pepper, red onion, and some fresh cilantro as a garnish! It would also go well with soy-ginger crusted salmon. If you are not a pescetarian, as I am sure most are not, try the stir fry with chicken instead. Or pair with some sort of hearty, tomato based stew maybe?!
7.6/10
Also by Lagunitas Brewing Company, Brown Shugga' brings richness and warmth to the palette, making it a nice contrast to WILD Ale. Lagunitas sure loves their hops; yet, they know how to create hoppy beer that will please everyone. Brown Shugga' reminds me of that carmelized, crunchy sugar shell on top of a creme brulee. This particular dark, malty, rich and roasty concoction was a beautiful mistake according to the brewery. They were trying to make an Olde GnarlyWine Ale, but dumped tons of brown sugar into the batch after the initial tasting because it was not what they had hoped for. Who knew such wonderful results would ensue?! This would pair well with any roasted squash - acorn, butternut, spaghetti, or even pumpkin. You want something buttery with this one to balance out the extreme sweetness. Or, if you are in the mood for dessert, an apple or pear and blueberry crisp with a oat, butter, and brown sugar crumble on top would satisfy the sweet tooth in you and make for a nice complement to the beer.
7.4/10
As Lagunitas always says, think globally, drink locally!
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