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Lagunitas: Brown Shugga'

This New World strong ale is/was brewed by Lagunitas in Petaluma, California, USA. It's achieved an overall score of 83.81%. Based on 1 tasting, the average ABV is 9.70%.

Historical Community Tasting Notes

Preserved from the RateBeer community archive (circa 2000–2018)

120z bottle. Filtered and a clear ruby hue. Spiraling off-white head. Malty caramel nose with a mild but apparent nasal burn. Nice toasty almost burnt tasting malt character. Sharp flavors imparted from the burn. Great mouthfeel, full and sweet and satisfying. Truly warming. Nice whiskey undertones and a nice vanilla note. Sugary sweet ini
UPDATED: DEC 13, 2007 12 oz. brown, twist off bottle. No freshness date, but 2006 batch for sure. Poured out a clear amber/ dark copper color. Has a thin tan colored head. Left a decent lacing down the sides of the chalice it was served in. Aromas are of sweet burnt sugars, some toffee & caramel notes as well. Slight vanilla in the background. Medi
120z bottle. Filtered and a clear ruby hue. Spiraling off-white head. Malty caramel nose with a mild but apparent nasal burn. Nice toasty almost burnt tasting malt character. Sharp flavors imparted from the burn. Great mouthfeel, full and sweet and satisfying. Truly warming. Nice whiskey undertones and a nice vanilla note. Sugary sweet ini
UPDATED: DEC 13, 2007 12 oz. brown, twist off bottle. No freshness date, but 2006 batch for sure. Poured out a clear amber/ dark copper color. Has a thin tan colored head. Left a decent lacing down the sides of the chalice it was served in. Aromas are of sweet burnt sugars, some toffee & caramel notes as well. Slight vanilla in the background. Medi
Bottle. Pours clear copper with a thick, lacy off-white head. Sweet fruit and caramel aroma. Full body with light carbonation. The taste is sugary sweet fruit and nuts with a lightly bitter finish.
Bottle. Pours clear copper with a thick, lacy off-white head. Sweet fruit and caramel aroma. Full body with light carbonation. The taste is sugary sweet fruit and nuts with a lightly bitter finish.

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In Book 849 on page 1 (visualisation):

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Date and Time Container Pub/Place and Where Strength ABV Colour Score Components Score Descriptive word(s) Book No.
4th May 2019 at 8:15 pm bottle (home), Liverpool, Merseyside, England 9.70 dark golden Taste: 95.29%
Head: 88.89%
Aroma: 80%
Ease: 68.89%
Clarity: 100%
 83.812% amazing 797

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