Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing 19.2OZ

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing 19.2oz is an unfiltered hazy IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., packaged in a 19.2 oz single-serve can at 6.7% ABV. It holds an 89 score on BeerAdvocate across more than 1,800 ratings, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most consistently well-regarded hazy IPAs at its price point.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.7%  |  Origin: Chico, California  |  Style: New England-Style Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Production & Heritage

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was founded in 1979 in Chico, California, by Ken Grossman and is widely credited as a pioneer of American craft brewing. Hazy Little Thing uses a grain bill of two-row pale malt, Munich malt, oats, and wheat — both malted and unmalted varieties — which interact with polyphenols in lupulin hop dust to produce its signature smooth, stable haze. The brew is hopped with Magnum for bittering and a finishing combination of Citra, Comet, Simcoe, El Dorado, and Mosaic. Fermenters are chilled at slightly higher temperatures than standard practice so the haze doesn't settle out, and the beer skips filtration entirely, going straight from the tank to the can to capture peak flavor.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe tangerine and candied citrus hit first, followed by tropical pineapple and a subtle bready malt sweetness underneath. The hop character reads more like fresh fruit than resinous bitterness.

Taste: The entry is soft and juicy, with a silky malt body that carries waves of orange, stone fruit, and pineapple across the mid-palate. Bitterness is present but restrained, letting the fruit-forward hop profile lead. The oat and wheat additions give the mouthfeel a pillowy, almost creamy texture that rounds out every sip.

Finish: Medium in length with a clean, lightly bitter fade and lingering tropical fruit. The finish stays smooth rather than drying, making it easy to keep drinking.

How to Drink Hazy Little Thing

Pour it into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to let the aromatic hop oils open up; drinking straight from the 19.2 oz can works fine on the go, but the aroma is half the experience. The juicy, low-bitterness profile also makes it a surprisingly flexible beer for mixing. A Beermosa benefits from Hazy Little Thing's natural citrus character paired with fresh orange juice. A Beer Shandy works well here because the tropical hops complement lemonade without clashing. A Michelada gains extra dimension from the beer's fruit-forward body balancing out the lime, hot sauce, and spice.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for a summer cookout or tailgate
• Introducing someone to the hazy IPA style without overwhelming bitterness
• Grabbing a single-serve on the way to a game or outdoor event
• Casual weeknight drinking when a full six-pack is more than you need

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hazy Little Thing taste like? It delivers juicy tangerine, pineapple, and stone fruit flavors supported by a soft, silky malt body with only modest hop bitterness. The unfiltered character gives it a smooth, creamy mouthfeel that distinguishes it from traditional West Coast IPAs.

How does Hazy Little Thing compare to Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA? Both are widely distributed hazy IPAs in a similar price range, but Hazy Little Thing tends to be smoother and more fruit-forward, while Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze leans slightly sweeter with a bit more residual bitterness. Hazy Little Thing scores an 89 on BeerAdvocate compared to Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze's lower aggregate, and many side-by-side reviews favor the Sierra Nevada offering for balance.

Is Hazy Little Thing good for beginners? Yes — its low bitterness, juicy fruit flavors, and creamy texture make it one of the most approachable hazy IPAs available, and a strong entry point for anyone curious about the style.

Where is Hazy Little Thing made? It is brewed by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California, a brewery founded in 1979 that operates one of the largest craft brewing facilities in the United States.

What foods pair well with Hazy Little Thing? Grilled chicken tacos with mango salsa complement the beer's tropical hop notes. Fish and chips work because the beer's carbonation and citrus cut through fried batter. Spicy Thai noodles benefit from the creamy malt body taming the heat. A cheeseburger with pepper jack is a classic pairing, with the juicy hops matching the richness of the beef and cheese. Fresh ceviche echoes the beer's bright citrus character.

What sizes does Hazy Little Thing come in? Hazy Little Thing is available in 12 oz cans (typically in six-packs and twelve-packs), the 19.2 oz single-serve stovepipe can featured here, and occasionally in draft.

Is Hazy Little Thing worth the price? It positions as an accessible, everyday hazy IPA from a legacy craft brewery, and its BeerAdvocate score of 89 suggests it consistently outperforms many competitors at the same price tier — strong value for a nationally distributed hazy IPA.

Why Hazy Little Thing?

The combination of lupulin hop dust — concentrated flavor extracted from the inside of hop cones — and a grain bill loaded with oats and wheat gives Hazy Little Thing a naturally stable haze and creamy body that many imitators struggle to replicate. Sierra Nevada's decision to chill fermenters at higher-than-standard temperatures preserves the suspended proteins and hop compounds that define the style, then skips filtration entirely to lock in peak flavor. With an 89 on BeerAdvocate and over 357,000 ratings on Untappd, it has been pressure-tested by an enormous number of drinkers and continues to hold its ground. For a hazy IPA backed by four decades of brewing expertise, this 19.2 oz format delivers serious convenience without compromising quality.