Brewing Lagunitas: Now Brew It Fresh with Pinter at Home

What is Lagunitas? A Quick Look at the Iconic Craft Brewery

If you’ve come across Lagunitas, you’ll know it’s not your average beer brand. It’s one of the most recognisable names in modern craft brewing, known for bold flavours and a strong identity.

Lagunitas Brewing Company started in California, USA. It’s rooted in the American craft beer movement, which is known for pushing flavour and creativity.

So, where is Lagunitas brewed? Its original brewery is in Petaluma, California, and it has since expanded production to reach drinkers around the world. That growth has helped Lagunitas become a global name, not just a local favourite.

You’ll often hear people mention Lagunitas IPA when talking about the brand. It’s one of their most recognised beers and a big reason behind their popularity.

While Lagunitas started in the US, it’s steadily built a following in the UK. For many, it represents a different style of beer - something that’s bolder, fresher, and a bit more expressive than traditional options.

What Makes Lagunitas IPA So Popular?

When people talk about Lagunitas, they’re usually talking about one beer - Lagunitas IPA. It’s the flagship. The one that defines the brand.

At its core, it’s a classic American IPA. That means it leans heavily on hops, but in a way that still feels balanced and drinkable.

Here’s what you can expect from the flavour:

It’s this balance that makes it stand out. You get bold flavour, but it doesn’t feel heavy or hard to drink.

You’ll often see people search for Lagunitas IPA ABV, which typically sits around 6.2%. With Pinter, the Sumpin’ Easy version comes in slightly lower at around 5.7%, making it a touch lighter while still keeping that signature character. More on this later!

So, why do people keep coming back to it?

For many, it’s the beer that introduced them to hop-forward styles. And once you know that taste, it’s hard to miss.

Can You Actually Brew Lagunitas at Home?

It’s a fair question - can you actually brew Lagunitas at home?

Traditionally, the answer has been no.

Breweries like Lagunitas Brewing Company operate at a completely different scale. They use commercial equipment, tightly controlled processes, and recipes that aren’t publicly available. That’s part of what makes their beers so consistent.

For most people, the only options were:

There was always a gap between enjoying the beer and actually making it yourself. And then there’s freshness. Once beer is packaged, it begins to change. Time, transport, and storage all affect flavour, especially with hop-forward styles.

But things are changing now. Instead of trying to recreate it from scratch, you can brew fresh beer at home using a system designed for it. With Pinter, the process is simplified, guided, and built around delivering that fresh-from-the-source experience - without the complexity of traditional homebrewing.

And in the case of Lagunitas, it goes a step further. Through Pinter’s partnership with Lagunitas Brewing Co., you can now brew a version inspired by the brand at home - something that simply wasn’t possible before.

Brewing Lagunitas Made Possible | Introducing Pinter × Lagunitas

For the first time, Lagunitas Brewing Company has teamed up with Pinter to bring something genuinely new to home brewing.

At the centre of this is the Sumpin’ Easy Remixed, a 5.7% ABV beer developed in collaboration with Lagunitas. And there’s a story behind it.

Sumpin’ Easy was previously archived by Lagunitas, despite being one of the most requested beers for a return. This partnership brings it back - but in a completely new way.

Now, the only way to brew and drink it is through Pinter.

So what can you expect from it?

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Bright citrus zest right from the first sip

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Distinct pine aromatics

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Smooth, clean finish

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A balanced hop profile that keeps it easy to drink

It stays true to what people love about Lagunitas, while being designed specifically for fresh, at-home brewing.

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What Does Lagunitas Taste Like When Brewed with Pinter?

At its core, it stays true to what you’d expect, but the experience is noticeably fresher. With Sumpin’ Easy Remixed, the flavour profile is clean and familiar:

But the real difference isn’t just the flavour notes. It’s how fresh those flavours feel.

What “Fresh Beer” Actually Means (& What Does It Change)

Pinter uses a different approach to how beer is made and served.

Fresh Beer means:

There’s no bottling. No canning. No transferring between containers.

Every time beer is moved, packaged, or stored, it risks losing some of its original character. Hop-forward beers in particular can lose aroma and brightness over time.

With Pinter, that step simply doesn’t exist.

And once it’s ready, your beer stays fresh for up to 30 days, so you can enjoy it at its best over time. Check out Pinter’s fresh beer collection on the website.

How to Brew Lagunitas at Home with Pinter

Brewing Lagunitas-style beer at home might sound complex. With Pinter, it’s anything but. Using Sumpin’ Easy Remixed, the process is designed to be simple, guided, and beginner-friendly. No prior brewing experience needed.

Here’s how it works: Step-by-step

What you get

The best part? You’re not managing a complicated setup.

It’s a straightforward way to brew and enjoy fresh beer at home - with consistent results, every time.

Why This Collaboration Matters for Beer Lovers

For years, beers from Lagunitas Brewing Company followed the same path - brewed, packaged, shipped, then finally enjoyed. Good beer, but never quite at its freshest point.

This collaboration removes that gap. It brings beer closer to how it’s meant to be experienced - fresh, direct, and in your control.

As Jeremy Marshall, Brewmonster at Lagunitas Brewing Company, explains:

“We were just blown away… it took all the mess, fuss, equipment and gear out of the equation…”

Jeremy Marshall

Brewmonster at Lagunitas Brewing Company

That’s what makes this different.

It also brings back something fans genuinely wanted. Sumpin’ Easy had been archived, despite strong demand. Now it’s back, but exclusively through Pinter.

For UK drinkers, it opens access in a way that didn’t exist before:

Final Thoughts: The Easiest Way to Enjoy Lagunitas at Home

Lagunitas has always stood out for its flavour. It’s backed by real brewing heritage from Lagunitas Brewing Company - one of the most recognised names in craft beer. Now, it’s something you can brew fresh at home.

With Sumpin’ Easy Remixed, you’re not just trying a style inspired by Lagunitas. You’re brewing a beer developed with them, brought back from the archives and made exclusively for Pinter.

Want to try it yourself? Get a Pinter. 

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About the author

Will Kirkham

Head Brewer

Will leads brewing at Pinter, turning fresh ingredients into crisp, drinkable beer that anyone can make at home.