Oliphant Lumberjack Baes 4Pk

Oliphant Lumberjack Baes 4Pk is a New England-style Hazy IPA from Oliphant Brewing in Somerset, Wisconsin, packaged as a 4-pack at 6.9% ABV. Born from a collaboration between Oliphant Brewing and LOLO's restaurants of Stillwater and Hudson, this triple-hopped haze carries a respectable 3.8 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 3,300 reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.9%  |  Origin: Somerset, Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: New England IPA (Hazy IPA)  |  Brewery: Oliphant Brewing

Production & Heritage

Oliphant Brewing operates out of Somerset, Wisconsin, a small St. Croix River valley town roughly an hour northeast of Minneapolis–St. Paul. Lumberjack Baes was developed as a collaborative project with LOLO's, a restaurant group with locations in nearby Stillwater and Hudson, giving the beer a distinctly local pedigree. The recipe leans on a trio of American hop varietals — Citra, Amarillo, and Mosaic — chosen to maximize tropical and citrus aromatics while keeping bitterness restrained, true to the New England IPA tradition of haze-forward, juice-forward brewing.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intense citrus leads the nose — orange peel, blood orange, and ruby grapefruit — followed by a rush of ripe pineapple sweetness. The Mosaic and Citra hops push tropical aromatics forward without any harsh resinous bite.

Taste: On the palate, grapefruit citrus arrives first, building into layers of pineapple and mango at the mid-palate. Grapefruit pith provides a gentle bittering backbone, while overripe orange adds a jammy sweetness that integrates seamlessly with the hazy body.

Finish: The finish is notably dry and clean, shedding any residual sweetness quickly. Strong carbonation lifts the lighter body and keeps each sip refreshing rather than cloying.

How to Drink Lumberjack Baes

Pour cold into a tulip glass or standard pint to release the full hop aromatics; the haze is part of the experience, so don't worry about clarity. This is a beer built for drinking fresh and cold — an ideal standalone sipper on a warm afternoon. For a beer cocktail angle: a Michelada riff works well because the citrus intensity complements hot sauce and lime; a Radler blend with fresh grapefruit juice doubles down on the pith character; and a simple Shandy with lemonade stretches the tropical profile into an easy-drinking session serve.

Best For

• Backyard grilling sessions where hop-forward flavor matches charred food
• Introducing a craft-curious friend to the New England IPA style
• Bringing a locally brewed 4-pack to a Midwest house party
• Pairing alongside spicy or citrus-heavy dishes at a casual dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lumberjack Baes taste like? Lumberjack Baes delivers bold grapefruit citrus, pineapple, and mango flavors with a light body and a dry, clean finish. It drinks juicy and refreshing, with strong carbonation keeping the tropical sweetness in check.

How does Lumberjack Baes compare to other popular hazy IPAs? At 6.9% ABV, Lumberjack Baes sits slightly below many nationally distributed New England IPAs that push into the 7–8% range, making it a touch more sessionable. Its lighter body and dry finish distinguish it from thicker, sweeter hazies, leaning more toward drinkability than hop-bomb intensity.

Is Lumberjack Baes good for someone new to hazy IPAs? Yes — the moderate ABV, clean finish, and fruit-forward character make it an approachable entry point into the New England IPA category without overwhelming bitterness or heavy mouthfeel.

Where is Lumberjack Baes made? Lumberjack Baes is brewed by Oliphant Brewing in Somerset, Wisconsin, a small town in the St. Croix River valley of western Wisconsin. The beer was developed in collaboration with LOLO's restaurants, which operate in the nearby towns of Stillwater and Hudson.

What foods pair well with Lumberjack Baes? Fish tacos work well, as the citrus hops echo lime and cilantro. Grilled chicken with a mango salsa mirrors the tropical fruit notes. Spicy Thai curry benefits from the dry, carbonated finish cutting through heat. A citrus-dressed arugula salad complements the grapefruit pith, and sharp white cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the hop sweetness.

What sizes does Lumberjack Baes come in? Lumberjack Baes is available as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format from Oliphant Brewing for this release.

Is Lumberjack Baes worth the price? Lumberjack Baes positions as a craft-priced regional hazy IPA, comparable to other small-batch Wisconsin brewery 4-packs. The collaborative backstory, triple-hop bill, and solid community ratings suggest fair value within the local craft tier.

Why Lumberjack Baes?

What separates Lumberjack Baes from the crowded New England IPA field is its collaborative DNA and restrained execution. The partnership between Oliphant Brewing and LOLO's restaurants grounds this beer in a specific Midwest food-and-drink culture rather than treating it as another anonymous haze release. The Citra, Amarillo, and Mosaic hop combination is proven but deployed here with a lighter touch — the body stays lean, the finish stays dry, and the 6.9% ABV keeps things approachable. With over 3,300 Untappd ratings and a BeerAdvocate score of 84, Lumberjack Baes has earned a consistent community following that speaks to repeatable quality rather than hype.