Lagunitas releases one specialty beer for each month of the year. July's is the pin-up girl themed Lil' Sumpin Sumpin Ale. It was just introduced last year and they brought it onboard. Having had the seasonal beers for January, March, and June I was eager to try this one. Here's what the company has to say about it:
"Sneaky Smooth with a Touch of What we Call Wheatly-esque-ish-ness. Crispy Wheat and Pale Malt flavors with a Zippy Hop Finish."
Let's see how they do with those claims.
Style: American Pale Wheat Ale
Price paid: $8.99+CRV for 6-pack of 12oz bottles
ABV: 7.3%
Bottled: May 2010
BA URL: Beer Advocate page
Appearance: Poured into a pub glass, it's a orangey-amber color, and cloudy. It looks like some sort of bubbly nectar. The head is white and very light, about a half-inch high. It dissipates but for a thin layer in minutes.
Smell: It smells sweet and hoppy, but hard to get a good estimation of what is going on exactly in there. Might have to taste some to really get into it. Yup, that's what I'm going to do.
Taste: The hops hit immediately. However, they're quickly followed by a very pleasant apricot flavor. It creates an awesome blend between the hoppy bitterness and tart sweetness. This is like the baby of a Hefeweizen and an IPA. Parents, you should be proud of your lovely daughter.
Mouthfeel: Bubbly sweetness attacks the tip of the tongue while a syrupy dryness runs down my throat. There's a lot going on there.
Drinkability: Done reviewing, I want to keep drinking this.
Bappr Index: 9/10
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