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Lagunitas IPA

Beer Description

Lagunitas IPA was first brewed in 1995 and became the defining beer of the Lagunitas brewery. Heineken entered the Lagunitas story in 2015 through a major partnership before full ownership followed later. The beer is known for its balance of caramel malt and assertive hop bitterness, making it expressive without losing drinkability. Within the archive, Lagunitas IPA represents a key American craft-era beer within the Heineken-connected portfolio: golden amber, aromatic, bitter, and central to the brewery’s identity.

Lagunitas IPA

At a glance

Style
IPA
Style category
Ale
First brewed
1995
In Heineken portfolio since
2015
Still in portfolio
Yes
Name History
  • Lagunitas India Pale Ale

Brewing & appearance

Color
Golden Amber
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Top Fermented
ABV range
6.1–8.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast
Category
Flagship Brand
Added flavours
  • Citrus

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Citrusy
  • Bitter
  • Malty
  • Caramel
  • Floral
Body
Medium
Finish
  • Bitter
  • Dry
  • Lingering

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 1 Currently Brewing 1 Past Sites

Once Brewed At

Official Import & Distribution Markets 10 Active Markets

Since 2015
Austria
Since 2015
Bulgaria
Since 2015
Czechia
Since 2017
France
Since 2015
Ireland
Since 2015
Poland
Since 2017
Saint Lucia
Since 2015
Slovakia
Since 2015
Slovenia
Since 2015
Switzerland

Historical Import Markets (Defunct Distribution) 1 Past Markets

2015–2017
Netherlands