Goose Island Lost Palate 6Pk Cans

Goose Island Lost Palate 6Pk Cans is a hazy IPA brewed with mango, cinnamon, and lactose, packaged as a six-pack of cans at 6.3% ABV. What sets this beer apart is its origin story — the recipe was created collaboratively by Goose Island brewer Quinn and a fellow employee named Jonny, who lost much of his ability to taste during cancer treatment. Mango and cinnamon were among the few flavors Jonny could still perceive, and those became the foundation of this distinctive brew.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.3%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Goose Island Beer Co.

Production & Heritage

Goose Island Beer Co. was founded in Chicago in 1988 and has grown into one of the most recognized craft brewery names in the United States, with additional brewing operations in Fort Collins, Colorado and Merrimack, New Hampshire. Lost Palate is built on a malt bill of pilsner, flaked oats, white wheat, honey malt, and carapils — a grain combination designed to deliver a soft, pillowy mouthfeel characteristic of the New England IPA style. The hop schedule features Idaho 7, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Amarillo varieties, while the addition of real mango, natural cinnamon flavor, and lactose sugar creates a layered profile that goes well beyond a typical hazy IPA.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe mango dominates the nose immediately, followed by bright tangerine citrus and a gentle undercurrent of warm cinnamon. The overall impression is tropical and inviting, with the spice adding unexpected complexity.

Taste: The first sip delivers a wave of tropical fruit — mango, star fruit, and guava — supported by a sweet-sour candy-like malt character from the honey malt and carapils. Cinnamon emerges at mid-palate, weaving through the fruit rather than overpowering it. The lactose adds a subtle creaminess that rounds out the hop bitterness.

Finish: Medium-bodied with light carbonation, the finish lands semi-dry with a quality that recalls cream soda. The mango and cinnamon linger gently, fading into a clean close.

How to Drink Lost Palate

Pour into a tulip glass or standard pint glass at a cool 40–45°F to let the aromatic mango and cinnamon fully express. This beer drinks well straight from the can on a warm day, but a proper pour reveals its pale golden color and pillowy white head. Try it alongside fish tacos with mango salsa, where the tropical notes create a natural bridge. It also pairs surprisingly well with spicy Thai food — the lactose sweetness and fruit character tame the heat. For dessert, reach for it with a cinnamon-spiced churro to echo the beer's own warm spice.

Best For

• Sharing with friends who appreciate craft beer with an inspiring backstory
• Warm-weather cookouts where a flavorful hazy IPA outshines a standard lager
• Introducing someone to adjunct-forward hazy IPAs beyond the typical citrus-hop profile
• Casual weeknight drinking when you want something bold but approachable at 6.3% ABV

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lost Palate taste like? Lost Palate delivers prominent tropical fruit flavors — mango, star fruit, and guava — woven together with warm cinnamon spice and a creamy, slightly sweet body from the lactose. The finish is semi-dry with light carbonation and a clean, soda-like quality.

How does Lost Palate compare to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing? Hazy Little Thing is a more straightforward hazy IPA focused on citrus and pine hop character without adjuncts, while Lost Palate layers in mango, cinnamon, and lactose for a significantly sweeter, more tropical, and dessert-leaning profile. Both sit in a similar ABV range, but Lost Palate is the bolder choice for drinkers who enjoy fruit-forward, adjunct-heavy hazy IPAs.

Is Lost Palate good for someone new to hazy IPAs? Yes — the mango sweetness, lactose creaminess, and restrained bitterness make it very approachable for drinkers who might find traditional IPAs too bitter or hop-forward.

Where is Lost Palate made? Lost Palate is produced by Goose Island Beer Co., which was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1988 and also operates brewing facilities in Fort Collins, Colorado and Merrimack, New Hampshire.

What foods pair well with Lost Palate? Grilled shrimp skewers with mango chutney complement the beer's tropical character. Spicy buffalo wings benefit from the lactose sweetness cutting through the heat. A charcuterie board with aged cheddar and stone fruit echoes the malt and fruit notes. Coconut-crusted chicken strips mirror the creamy mouthfeel, and cinnamon-dusted donuts create a natural dessert pairing.

What sizes does Lost Palate come in? Lost Palate is available as a six-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this release.

Is Lost Palate worth the price? Lost Palate positions as a craft six-pack in line with other specialty seasonal and limited-run Goose Island offerings, sitting in the mid-range tier for adjunct hazy IPAs — reasonable given the multi-hop bill, real mango, and lactose additions that go into each batch.

Why Lost Palate?

Lost Palate stands apart in the crowded hazy IPA market because it wasn't created to chase a trend — it was built around a deeply personal story. The recipe emerged from the collaboration between brewer Quinn and Goose Island employee Jonny, who could still taste mango and cinnamon after losing much of his palate during cancer treatment. That emotional foundation translates into a genuinely unusual flavor combination: the mango-cinnamon-lactose trio isn't something you'll find replicated across the craft beer aisle. With over 32,000 ratings on Untappd and a solid 3.7 out of 5 average, the beer has earned a following that validates both the concept and the execution.