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A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Pineapple Papaya

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Bursting with juicy pineapple and papaya, this fruited IPA keeps the strong hop finish and silky body of A Little Sumpin' Sumpin', with wheat at the heart of the recipe. At 7 % it is a seasonal release that is only available in spring and summer. Lagunitas, which began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993, makes it in Petaluma.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
wheat
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical fruit dominates the nose, with ripe pineapple and papaya leading the way.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Pineapple Papaya

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a light, hazy veil typical of wheat-forward IPAs. A dense, bright white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention. Carbonation is brisk and visible throughout, lending the beer an inviting, effervescent character.

pale goldenhazydense headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit dominates the nose, with ripe pineapple and papaya leading the way. Behind the stone fruits sit classic noble hop notes—herbal, citrus pith, and a faint resinous edge. Subtle wheat undertones provide a soft, grainy backbone without obscuring the fruit-forward character.

tropical fruitpineapple, papayanoble hopsherbal-citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy pineapple sweetness, followed by a wave of papaya flesh that feels silky on the tongue. Mid-palate brings moderate hop bitterness and herbal complexity that builds steadily. The wheat adds roundness and body, preventing the beer from becoming thin or overly dry despite the 60 IBU bite.

juicy tropicalmoderate bitternesssilky bodywheat malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and herbal hop notes extending well into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades gradually rather than abruptly, leaving a refreshing and balanced impression.

dry finishhop persistenceclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Fruited IPA

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What is a Fruited IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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