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Lil' Wheezy IPA

Lost Forty Brewing
United States·Session IPA
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Aromas of blueberry, bubblegum and tangerine lead into intense pineapple, passion fruit and tangerine flavors on a light and breezy body and malt profile, with a snappy, dry finish. Cascade, El Dorado, Mosaic and Nectaron hops give this session IPA its hoppy, citrusy character. It is one of Lost Forty's spring and summer seasonals.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
bubblegum
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with bright blueberry and bubblegum notes, followed by tangerine and citrus zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lil' Wheezy IPA

◎ Appearance

Lil' Wheezy presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, effervescent carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing, leaving delicate trails as you drink. A light, refreshing visual presentation befits its session character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright blueberry and bubblegum notes, followed by tangerine and citrus zest. Underneath lies a tropical fruit basket of pineapple and passion fruit, lifted by the floral and fruity character of Mosaic, Nectaron, El Dorado, and Cascade hops. Minimal malt presence allows the aromatic hops to dominate.

blueberry, bubblegumtropical fruitcitrus zestfloral hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity, with pineapple and passion fruit flavors taking center stage. The mid-palate maintains a light, breezy malt profile that supports rather than competes with the hop character. A measured, snappy bitterness (40 IBU) builds gradually, creating a dry, clean sensation without harshness.

pineapple, passion fruitcrisp hop bitternesslight malt backbonedry sensation

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with lingering citrus notes fading quickly. A refreshing, palate-cleansing quality invites another sip without fatigue.

drycitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About Session IPA

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What is a Session 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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