Every time I walk through Andronico’s, I stop at the beer aisle and stare. Brown Sugar Ale? It always caught my eye, and finally my date said “let’s just give it a try”. I wasn’t going to argue. We barbecued some vegetables and buffalo and topped them both with Bone Suckin’ Sauce (make sure you buy the HOT). The hidden caramel notes of the barbeque sauce and the Lagunitas Brown Shugga’ Ale paired perfectly. If you have an Andronico’s near by, go get some fresh produce, buffalo, bbq sauce, and Lagunitas, you won’t be disappointed.
Info:
- 9.90% ABV
- Smaller head, spotted lace
- Medium Amber in color
- Smells like: Brown sugar (obviously), cinnamon, just all around sweetness
- Tastes like: Extremely flavorful, a bit of citrus came and went with hoppy and burnt caramel with the aftertaste of molasses
- Full bodied
- Velvety and thick finish almost syrupy
- Limited Release
- Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, California
- www.lagunitas.com
- Grade: A-
Being that the ABV is a bit high, and the smooth beer is so easy to drink…if you look below, my little date couldn’t handle this cervesa.
Your little date is just a darling. She would get along with my little Celine marvelously. As for your review, I’m starving now. I think I’m overdue for a stop at Andronico’s. Random, I know.
Mr G
Director of Performing Arts
Thank you!
I have never had that bbq hot sauce but one fall or winter about 4 or 5 years ago i had the brown sugar and i cant get that taste out of my head. Im like “why does this gotta be seasonal?” this needs to be year round!
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anybody who reads this try that beer! so good.
brian
of briansdome.com & trydrinks.com