Noon Whistle Gummylicious 6Pk

Noon Whistle Gummylicious 6Pk is a New England-style hazy IPA at 6% ABV, sold in six-packs of 12oz cans from Noon Whistle Brewing in Illinois. Scoring 91 on BeerAdvocate, this generously dry-hopped IPA anchors Noon Whistle's popular Gummy series with a year-round, fruit-forward profile built on Citra, Citra Cryo, Mosaic, and Ekuanot hops.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6%  |  IBU: 49  |  Origin: Naperville/Lombard, Illinois  |  Style: Hazy / New England IPA  |  Brewery: Noon Whistle Brewing Co.

Production & Heritage

Noon Whistle Brewing Co. operates out of the western suburbs of Chicago, with locations in Naperville and Lombard, Illinois. Gummylicious is the flagship of the brewery's Gummy series and stands apart through its generous dry-hopping regimen featuring both standard Citra and concentrated Citra Cryo pellets alongside Mosaic and Ekuanot. The Cryo hop addition amplifies tropical aromatics while keeping vegetal harshness in check, yielding the pillowy, juice-like body that defines the New England IPA style at a sessionable 6% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intensely tropical from the pour, with waves of pineapple, ripe melon, and orange peel. A background layer of fresh juice character ties the hop aromatics together without any sharp bitterness on the nose.

Taste: The entry is soft and immediately fruit-driven, delivering lemon and pineapple across the front palate. At mid-palate the Mosaic and Ekuanot additions bring deeper citrus and stone-fruit complexity, while a bready, biscuit-like malt backbone emerges to balance the acidity and keep the beer from tipping into one-dimensional sweetness.

Finish: Crisp and clean with a moderate hop bitterness that fades quickly. The mouthfeel stays smooth and creamy throughout, leaving a light tropical impression without lingering heaviness.

How to Drink Gummylicious

Pour cold — ideally around 40–45°F — into a tulip or stemless wine glass to let the aromatic hop oils bloom. Drinking straight from the can works for casual sessions, but a proper pour reveals the full spectrum of tropical aroma. For cocktail-curious drinkers: a Hazy Michelada pairs the fruit-forward profile with lime and hot sauce for a brunch twist; a Beer Margarita (blended with tequila, lime juice, and ice) leverages the pineapple notes beautifully; and a Hop Shandy mixed with fresh lemonade keeps things light and crushable on warm afternoons.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and grilling sessions where a flavorful but sessionable beer shines
• Introducing hop-curious friends to the hazy IPA style without overwhelming bitterness
• Building a craft beer variety pack alongside other Noon Whistle Gummy series releases
• Pairing with spicy or citrus-forward foods at a casual dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gummylicious taste like? Gummylicious delivers prominent pineapple, lemon, and melon flavors wrapped in a full, creamy body, balanced by bready biscuit malt that keeps the fruit from becoming overly tart.

How does Gummylicious compare to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing? Both are widely available hazy IPAs at similar ABVs (Hazy Little Thing is 6.7%), but Gummylicious leans more tropical and creamy thanks to its Citra Cryo and Ekuanot dry-hop combination, while Hazy Little Thing trends slightly more citrus-bitter with a drier finish.

Is Gummylicious good for hazy IPA beginners? Yes — the 6% ABV and smooth, low-bitterness profile make it an accessible entry point into the New England IPA category without sacrificing hop complexity.

Where is Gummylicious made? Gummylicious is brewed by Noon Whistle Brewing Co. in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, with brewery locations in Naperville and Lombard.

What foods pair well with Gummylicious? Fish tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical hop character; sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese contrasts the creamy body; Thai green curry mirrors the citrus and spice interplay; grilled shrimp skewers with lime echo the pineapple and lemon notes; and wood-fired pizza with arugula provides a peppery counterpoint to the fruit-forward hops.

What sizes does Gummylicious come in? Gummylicious is available in six-packs of 12oz cans as a year-round offering from Noon Whistle Brewing.

Is Gummylicious worth the price? Gummylicious positions as a mid-range craft IPA, and the 91 BeerAdvocate score alongside nearly 9,600 Untappd ratings suggest strong value relative to other hazy IPAs in its price tier.

Why Gummylicious?

The dual-Citra approach — using both conventional and Cryo pellets — gives Gummylicious a tropical intensity that many hazy IPAs at this ABV struggle to achieve without added sweetness or harsh bitterness. A 91 BeerAdvocate score and 3.9 on Untappd across nearly 9,600 ratings reflect consistent quality rather than hype-cycle novelty. As the flagship of Noon Whistle's Gummy lineup, it benefits from a refined recipe that the brewery has dialed in over multiple production runs. For drinkers who want genuine hop complexity in a sessionable, year-round package, Gummylicious stands as one of the more reliable hazy IPAs coming out of the Illinois craft scene.