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-