Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale 6Pk Cans

Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale 6Pk Cans is a hoppy wheat ale brewed with a 50/50 wheat-to-barley malt bill at 7.5% ABV, available in a six-pack of 12 oz cans. It earned a 93 score on BeerAdvocate across nearly 10,000 ratings, placing it among the most consistently praised American wheat ales in production.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.5%  |  IBU: 64  |  Origin: Petaluma, California  |  Style: Wheat Ale  |  Brewery: Lagunitas Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Lagunitas Brewing Company was founded in 1993 in Lagunitas, California, before relocating to Petaluma, where it continues to brew today. A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' uses a distinctive grain bill split evenly between wheat malt and malted barley — a ratio that sets it apart from both conventional IPAs and traditional wheat beers. The hop schedule is equally ambitious, layering seven varieties — Willamette, Santiam, Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, and Columbus — to achieve 64 IBUs while maintaining a smooth, wheat-driven body.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pine resin and grapefruit lead, followed by subtle graham cracker sweetness and herbal undertones. A light floral note from the Amarillo and Cascade hops rounds out the nose.

Taste: The entry is bready and wheaty, with a soft malt sweetness reminiscent of honey. Mid-palate, citrus and grapefruit punch through with authority, supported by hints of pineapple and light bubblegum. The 64 IBUs deliver firm bitterness without overwhelming the malt backbone, and the wheat component keeps the body full and approachable.

Finish: Clean and surprisingly dry for a beer with this much body, with lingering pine and a faint cedar note. The mouthfeel throughout is soft and silky, a direct result of the high wheat content.

How to Drink A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'

Serve cold — around 40–45°F — in a pint glass or tulip to let the hop aromatics open up. It drinks well straight from the can but rewards a proper pour with better aroma release.

• Shandy: The wheat body and citrus hop character blend naturally with fresh lemonade for a refreshing warm-weather drink.
• Hop Drop 'n Roll (Beer Cocktail): Mix with a splash of grapefruit juice and a dash of honey to amplify the existing citrus-and-honey notes already present in the ale.
• Michelada: The bready malt and firm bitterness hold up against lime, hot sauce, and tomato juice, providing a more complex base than a standard lager.

Best For

• IPA drinkers looking for a softer, wheat-forward alternative with serious hop flavor
• Backyard cookouts and summer gatherings where a sessionable 7.5% ABV still packs flavor
• Introducing craft beer drinkers to hop-forward styles without the harshness of a West Coast IPA
• Pairing with grilled foods where citrus and pine complement smoky, charred flavors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' taste like? It delivers prominent grapefruit and citrus hop flavors over a bready, wheaty malt base with hints of honey sweetness, pineapple, and pine. The mouthfeel is notably soft and silky from the 50% wheat malt bill.

How does A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' compare to Gumballhead by Three Floyds? Both are hop-forward wheat ales, but Gumballhead focuses almost exclusively on Amarillo hops for a more singular citrus profile at a lower 5.5% ABV. A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' uses seven hop varieties and sits at 7.5% ABV with 64 IBUs, resulting in a bigger, more layered, and more bitter beer.

Is A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' good for craft beer beginners? Yes — the wheat malt softens the bitterness and creates an approachable body that eases drinkers into hop-forward styles without the aggressive bite of a straight IPA.

Where is A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' made? It is brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, California. Lagunitas was founded in 1993 in the small town of Lagunitas, California, in Marin County.

What foods pair well with A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'? Grilled chicken or fish tacos complement the citrus hop notes. Spicy Thai cuisine works well because the wheat body tempers heat while the hops echo lemongrass and lime. Sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese matches the bitterness. Grilled pineapple or citrus-glazed pork ribs mirror the tropical and honey notes in the beer.

What sizes does A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' come in? This product is a six-pack of 12 oz cans; A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' is also commonly available in single 12 oz bottles, six-pack bottles, and 19.2 oz single-serve cans.

Is A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' worth the price? A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' sits in the approachable tier of craft six-packs, and its 93 BeerAdvocate score and 90/100 from Beer & Brewing suggest it consistently over-delivers relative to its price point — a strong value for a beer with this level of complexity and drinkability.

Why A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'?

The 50/50 wheat-to-barley grain bill is the defining move here — it creates a body and texture that most hop-forward ales simply cannot replicate. Layering seven distinct hop varieties on top of that foundation produces a beer that reads as both an IPA and a wheat ale without fully committing to either camp. A 93 on BeerAdvocate from nearly 10,000 reviews is not a fluke; it reflects years of consistent brewing at scale. For drinkers who want real hop intensity without sacrificing drinkability, this remains one of the most reliable options in American craft beer.