Lagunitas Beer - The Beer Thrillers https://thebeerthrillers.com Central PA beer enthusiasts and beer bloggers. Homebrewers, brewery workers, and all around beer lovers. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:12:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/thebeerthrillers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-The-Beer-Thrillers-December-2022-Logo.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Lagunitas Beer - The Beer Thrillers https://thebeerthrillers.com 32 32 187558884 Beer Review: STOOPID WIT (Lagunitas Brewing Company) https://thebeerthrillers.com/2021/10/10/beer-review-stoopid-wit-lagunitas-brewing-company/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beer-review-stoopid-wit-lagunitas-brewing-company Sun, 10 Oct 2021 20:57:55 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=17099 Beer Review: STOOPID WIT (Lagunitas Brewing Company)

Sometimes a beer comes along that makes you question whether the brewer was being particularly clever or just having a little too much fun in the brewhouse. STOOPID WIT from Lagunitas Brewing Company might fall somewhere in between.

A Belgian-style witbier isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Lagunitas. The California brewery has built much of its reputation around hop-forward offerings, so naturally, when it decided to tackle a traditionally lighter, wheat-based style, it couldn’t resist turning up the volume on the hops. Because why make a conventional witbier when you can make one that’s a little… stoopid?

Stoopid Wit by Lagunitas Brewing Company

Coming in at 6.3% ABV, this isn’t your typical Belgian white ale. Expect a combination of citrus, floral characteristics, wheat, and a healthy dose of hop bitterness. There’s some familiar witbier territory here, with hints of orange and spice, but the hops are clearly looking to steal the show. Piney, earthy, and citrus-forward qualities give this beer a considerably different personality than your traditional witbier.

The wheat provides a foundation, while the yeast and spice characteristics help maintain some of that Belgian-inspired identity. However, the bitterness and dry finish make it feel closer to a Belgian-inspired white IPA than the refreshing, relatively subdued witbier you might traditionally expect.

And honestly, that’s probably the point.

At 6.3%, there’s a little more substance here than you might anticipate from the style. It’s an interesting departure from the usual witbier formula, particularly for anyone who appreciates a little extra hop character in their glass. Those looking for a traditional Belgian white might find themselves scratching their heads, but hop enthusiasts should find something to appreciate.

Final Thoughts

STOOPID WIT is an interesting exercise in taking a familiar beer style and giving it the Lagunitas treatment. It’s not necessarily reinventing the wheel, but it certainly puts a different set of tires on it. The combination of wheat, Belgian-inspired yeast characteristics, citrus, and assertive hops makes for an unconventional take on the style.

Is it a traditional witbier? Not particularly. Is that necessarily a bad thing? Not at all.

Sometimes it’s good to be a little stoopid.

Cheers!

 

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