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Little Sip

Lawson's Finest Liquids
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 385 American IPAs in hopIQ

Lawson's Finest Liquids built their Sunshine IPA family on juicy, bright hop character — Little Sip delivers exactly that at a gentler 6% ABV and 65 IBU. Citrus, stone fruit, and pine arrive clean and vivid without the boozy sprawl of bigger IPAs; the body is lean and the finish snappy. This is the IPA for sessionable drinking without compromise.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
tropical
floral
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Sip

Appearance

Light golden-amber hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains a thin, persistent collar that clings to the glass with clean lacing. The body presents lean and well-defined, with no haze or suspended matter.

golden-amberclearfine carbonationpersistent lace

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus — grapefruit zest and lemon — layered over stone fruit notes of peach and apricot. Pine and herbal undertones from noble hops arrive clean and vivid, with a subtle floral quality that does not dominate. No alcohol warmth or solvent character intrudes on the hop expression.

citrus zeststone fruitnoble pinefloral accent

Taste

Entry is crisp and juicy, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors unfolding across the mid-palate without sweetness or weight. Moderate bitterness arrives measured and integrated, balancing the hop-forward character without harshness. The body remains lean and dry, allowing flavors to remain vivid and sharp.

juicy citrustropical fruitmoderate bitternessdry body

Finish

The finish is clean and snappy, with lingering citrus and a drying hop bitterness that fades to a subtle herbal note. No boozy warmth or sticky sweetness; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting of the next sip.

snappy finishherbal dry-downrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Little Sip

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Little Sip

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, fruity, smooth-drinking character as Little Sip will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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