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Lil' Smack

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Chandeleur's Gulf Coast IPA — bright citrus and tropical hop aromatics on a clean pale-malt base, a moderate bitterness that stays in balance rather than dominating. Named for the small side of the Chandeleur experience. Not the hardest hitter in Mississippi's IPA scene — the point is drinkable, not brutal.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical hop aromatics—grapefruit and passionfruit notes intermingle with hints of orange zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lil' Smack

◎ Appearance

Lil' Smack presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms a thin, white crown that maintains modest lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is evident and lively, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenclear and brightfine carbonationlight lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical hop aromatics—grapefruit and passionfruit notes intermingle with hints of orange zest. Beneath the hop profile, a clean pale-malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, free of harsh alcohol vapors or oxidative notes.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean maltbright and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and malty, establishing a balanced foundation before hop bitterness emerges. Citrus and tropical flavors bloom in the mid-palate, delivering the character promised on the nose while maintaining restraint. Bitterness settles at a moderate level—present and clearly defined, yet never aggressive or dominating the overall experience.

balanced bitternesshoppy citruscrisp finishdrinkable and approachable

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and comparatively short, with lingering citrus notes fading into a gentle, residual bitterness. The beer leaves the palate clean and refreshed, encouraging another sip rather than demanding contemplation.

dry finishcitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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 American IPA

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What is a American 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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