Lagunitas - Brown Shugga'

I've always enjoyed almost everything Lagunitas makes.  I picked up a bottle of Brown Shugga' to try it out as I couldn't remember it at all.

Brown Shugga'


OG 1.100
ABV 9.9%
IBU 51.1





Aroma: Very citrusy, mostly grapefruit.  Not much malt on the nose but does have a sweet background. Must be all the brown sugar they add to it.
Appearance: Lovely red.  Thin white head.
Flavor:  Reminds me of CopperHead.  It is malty and bitter, then sweet, then bitter hop finishing.
Mouthfeel: A little dry and thin..mostly like IPA would be.  Might have an Astringent feel to it for some. Alcohol taste lingering after it warms up.
Overall Impression: Sweet and strong.  A sipping beer, not something you would drink two or three of in a night.
Rating: 7 out of 10