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Sip of Sunshine

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Lawson's award-winning flagship and a Northeast icon. A lupulin-laden double IPA packed with juicy tropical fruit — mango, pineapple, passion fruit — over bright floral aromatics and a resin-rich, smooth, dry finish. A tropical vacation in a glass.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalresinousfruity
tropical
resinous
fruity
juicy
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—prominent mango, pineapple, and passion fruit—layered beneath clean, bright floral notes.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sip of Sunshine

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow in the glass with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays strong carbonation and good lacing that clings to the sides with each sip.

golden-yellowclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—prominent mango, pineapple, and passion fruit—layered beneath clean, bright floral notes. Resinous hop character and a subtle piney edge round out the aromatic profile without being aggressive or harsh.

tropical fruitfloralresinouspiney

◐ Taste

The palate delivers juicy tropical fruit across the entry and mid-palate, supported by a clean malt base that remains light and refined. The hop bitterness builds gradually and finishes dry and resinous, with a smooth texture that belies the beer's assertive character.

juicy tropicalhoppydrysmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with the resinous hop signature persisting on the palate. Bitterness fades gracefully into a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

dryrefreshinglingering resin
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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 Imperial IPA

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What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

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

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