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Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale

Lagunitas Brewing Company
United States·Wheat IPA
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A unique hybrid of wheat beer and IPA — hazy, soft and juicy but with serious hop character. Over 50% wheat malt gives a pillowy mouthfeel, while the dry-hop delivers citrus and tropical fruit. One of California's most distinctive craft beers.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
hoppywheatfruity
hoppy
wheat
fruity
tropical
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes from aggressive dry-hopping, balanced beautifully by wheat's subtle banana and grain character.
also:clean,malty
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden haze with a soft, pillowy white head that dissipates gracefully. The beer exhibits the characteristic cloudiness of a wheat beer, backlit by vibrant amber-gold tones. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating fine bubbles throughout.

hazy goldenwhite headbrightcloudy

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes from aggressive dry-hopping, balanced beautifully by wheat's subtle banana and grain character. Hints of spice and herbal hop complexity emerge on deeper inspection. The overall impression is refreshing and inviting without being overly aggressive.

citrustropical fruitbananaherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a velvety, pillow-soft mouthfeel courtesy of wheat malt dominance, immediately followed by a wave of juicy hop character with distinct citrus and stone fruit notes. Mid-palate brings balanced bitterness and peppery spice that doesn't overwhelm, while the wheat backbone provides essential sweetness and body to anchor the aggressive hop profile.

juicy hopscitruswheat sweetnessbalanced bitter

◑ Finish

A remarkably clean, crisp finish with lingering hop bitterness and citrus zest that refreshes rather than fatigues. The dry hop character persists pleasantly without becoming harsh or astringent.

cleandrycrisp
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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 Wheat IPA

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What is a Wheat 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.

Finding a similar Wheat IPA

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