Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale 6Pk

Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale 6Pk is a hoppy American wheat ale brewed at 7.5% ABV, sold as a 6-pack of 12 oz bottles. Scoring 93 on BeerAdvocate across nearly 10,000 ratings, this hybrid bridges the gap between a citrus-heavy IPA and a smooth, drinkable wheat beer — a combination that has made it one of Lagunitas's most popular year-round offerings.

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

Production & Heritage

Lagunitas Brewing Company was founded in 1993 in Lagunitas, California, before relocating to Petaluma, where it remains headquartered. A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' is built on a 50/50 grain bill of wheat and malted barley, then heavily hopped with a seven-variety blend of Willamette, Santiam, Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, and Columbus hops — an unusually complex hop schedule for a wheat ale. That aggressive hopping layered onto a soft, wheat-driven body is what the brewery calls its signature "wheatly-esque-ish-ness," producing a beer that reads as an IPA on the nose but drinks with the rounded, silky mouthfeel of a hefeweizen.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Grapefruit peel and pineapple lead immediately, followed by a backdrop of fresh pine and light cedar. Underneath the hops, there is a subtle bready, pale malt sweetness reminiscent of graham cracker.

Taste: The entry is distinctly citrus-forward — grapefruit and tropical fruit arrive first, carried on a soft, wheaty malt base. Mid-palate, honey-like sweetness and herbal hop character emerge, balancing the bitterness. The malt body stays present throughout, keeping the beer from tipping into pure IPA territory.

Finish: Surprisingly clean for its 7.5% ABV, with lingering pine resin and a gentle herbal bitterness. The wheat softens the close, leaving a dry but not harsh impression that invites another sip.

How to Drink A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'

Pour into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed pint to open up the hop aromatics; a cold-but-not-ice-cold temperature around 45–50°F is ideal. This ale also works well in beer-forward mixed drinks. A Brass Monkey (beer with orange juice) benefits from the existing citrus hop character. A Beermosa pairing it with fresh grapefruit juice plays directly into its tropical-citrus profile. For something bolder, use it in a Michelada — the wheat body and hop bitterness stand up to hot sauce and lime without getting lost.

Best For

• Introducing IPA-shy drinkers to hop-forward beer through its approachable wheat body
• Weekend barbecues where you want a flavorful beer that still sessions reasonably well
• Stocking a fridge for craft beer enthusiasts who appreciate complex hop bills
• Pairing with spicy or grilled foods that benefit from citrus and bitterness

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' taste like? It leads with bold grapefruit and pineapple hop flavors, supported by a bready, honey-tinged wheat malt base. The finish is clean and moderately bitter with lingering pine.

How does A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' compare to Three Floyds Gumballhead? Both are highly regarded hoppy American wheat ales, but Gumballhead is lighter at 5.5% ABV with a more restrained, single-hop Amarillo profile. A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' runs hotter at 7.5% ABV with a seven-hop blend that delivers significantly more complexity and bitterness.

Is A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' good for IPA fans? Yes — its aggressive hop schedule featuring Amarillo, Centennial, Chinook, and Columbus delivers IPA-level citrus and pine aromatics, while the 50% wheat grain bill adds a smoother, silkier texture that IPA purists often find refreshing.

Where is A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' made? It is brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company at their main facility in Petaluma, California. Lagunitas also operates a second brewery in Chicago, Illinois.

What foods pair well with A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'? Grilled chicken or shrimp tacos match its citrus hop character. Spicy Thai green curry is tempered by the wheat body. Sharp cheddar cheese contrasts the hop bitterness nicely. Fish and chips complement its piney, resinous notes. Lemon bars or citrus tarts echo the tropical fruit aromatics for a dessert pairing.

What sizes does A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' come in? It is widely available in 6-packs of 12 oz bottles, as well as 12-packs, individual 12 oz bottles, and 19.2 oz single-serve cans.

Is A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' worth the price? It positions in the mid-range craft beer tier and delivers complexity — a seven-hop grain bill and 7.5% ABV — that punches well above many comparably priced wheat ales and session IPAs.

Why A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'?

The seven-hop blend on a 50/50 wheat-and-barley grain bill is genuinely unusual for the wheat ale category, where most competitors rely on one or two hop varieties. That layered hop character has earned it a 93 on BeerAdvocate, placing it among the highest-rated American wheat ales available year-round. At 7.5% ABV, it carries real weight without sacrificing drinkability — the wheat softens what would otherwise be an assertive IPA into something far more versatile. For drinkers who want hop complexity with a smooth, accessible body, few widely distributed beers occupy this space as convincingly.