Lagunitas Super Cluster 6Pk Cans is a single-hop Citra double IPA from Lagunitas Brewing Company, packaged as a six-pack of 12 oz cans at 8.0% ABV. Brewed exclusively with Citra hops from start to finish, this Imperial IPA earned a 91-point score on BeerAdvocate across more than 800 ratings, placing it firmly among the top-tier hop-forward beers in its class.Quick Facts: ABV: 8.0% | IBU: 60 | Origin: Petaluma, California | Style: American Double / Imperial IPA | Brewery: Lagunitas Brewing CompanyProduction & HeritageLagunitas Brewing Company was founded in 1993 in Lagunitas, California, before relocating to Petaluma, and is now part of the Heineken portfolio. Super Cluster is built on a base of 2-Row malted barley and brewed with 100% Citra hops all the way through the drip hopping process, including an extensive dry-hop charge. This single-hop approach is unusual for the Imperial IPA category, where most brewers blend multiple hop varieties for complexity — here, Lagunitas lets Citra's massive tropical and citrus character stand entirely on its own.Tasting NotesAroma: Sticky, tropical hop aromatics dominate immediately — waves of grapefruit peel, passionfruit, and musky lychee billow from the glass. Behind the fruit sits a layer of piney resin and a subtle grassy undertone.Taste: The entry is juicy and citrus-forward, with grapefruit, guava, and papaya flavors hitting the palate in rapid succession. Mid-palate, chewy caramel malt provides structure and balance against the hop intensity, while indistinct berry notes and bright lemon-lime accents add dimension. The bitterness is assertive but measured at 60 IBUs, never overwhelming the fruit.Finish: Long and dry with a pine forest bitterness that lingers alongside a distinctive black tea-like quality. The mouthfeel is remarkably smooth and clean for 8% ABV, making the beer deceptively easy to drink.How to Drink Super ClusterPour into a tulip glass or IPA glass at around 45–50°F to let the Citra aromatics fully express themselves; drinking straight from the can mutes much of what makes this beer compelling. Super Cluster works in a Hop Shandy — mixed with fresh lemonade, the tropical and citrus notes amplify beautifully. It also holds its own in a Michelada, where its pine and grapefruit cut through the tomato and lime. For a simple warm-weather serve, try a Beergarita — blended with lime juice and a splash of triple sec, the Citra hops mirror a margarita's citrus backbone at double the strength.Best For Hop enthusiasts exploring single-hop brewing Backyard cookouts and casual outdoor gatherings Introducing craft beer drinkers to the Imperial IPA category Pairing alongside bold, spicy, or smoky foods Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does Super Cluster taste like? Super Cluster delivers bold tropical fruit — grapefruit, guava, papaya, and passionfruit — layered over chewy caramel malt and a dry, piney finish. Despite its 8% ABV and 60 IBUs, it drinks smooth and clean with a black tea-like bitterness on the close.How does Super Cluster compare to Lagunitas IPA? Lagunitas IPA sits at 6.2% ABV and uses a multi-hop blend, resulting in a more balanced, everyday drinking profile. Super Cluster pushes the intensity significantly higher with its 8% ABV, single-hop Citra focus, and more pronounced tropical fruit character — reviewers frequently describe it as a bigger, bolder evolution of the flagship.Is Super Cluster good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — poured into a proper glass at the right temperature, the single-hop Citra profile is complex enough to reward slow, attentive drinking despite the beer's approachable mouthfeel.Where is Super Cluster made? Super Cluster is brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company at their facility in Petaluma, California. Lagunitas was founded in 1993 and is now owned by Heineken International.What foods pair well with Super Cluster? Spicy tacos al pastor, where the tropical fruit echoes the pineapple garnish and cuts through the chile heat. Smoked brisket, whose richness is balanced by the hop bitterness. Sharp aged cheddar, which plays off the caramel malt sweetness. Grilled shrimp with citrus salsa, complementing the grapefruit and lime notes. Thai green curry, where the beer's resinous pine and fruit stand up to coconut and lemongrass.What sizes does Super Cluster come in? Super Cluster is widely available in a six-pack of 12 oz cans, which is the standard retail format for this expression.Is Super Cluster worth the price? Super Cluster positions as a mid-range craft Imperial IPA, and its 91-point BeerAdvocate score, single-hop Citra concept, and 8% ABV represent strong value within the double IPA category, where comparable offerings often command higher prices for similar quality.Why Super Cluster?The single-hop concept is what separates Super Cluster from the crowded double IPA field. Where most Imperial IPAs rely on blending three, four, or more hop varieties, Lagunitas commits entirely to Citra — from the boil through the dry hop — and lets one of the most popular hops in modern craft brewing speak without interference. The result is a 91-point beer that delivers exceptional tropical intensity while remaining remarkably drinkable at 8% ABV, a balance that has earned it over 100,000 ratings on Untappd. For anyone who wants to understand exactly what Citra hops bring to a beer, Super Cluster is the definitive showcase.
