About This Beer
Sierra Nevada Hoppy Little Thing Hazy IPA is a bright, modern take on the hazy style from one of the most influential breweries in the craft beer world. At 5% ABV, it is designed to be refreshing and crushable, without losing the expressive hop character that IPA fans love. Brewed with a blend of El Dorado, Cascade, Simcoe and Crystal hops, it showcases juicy tropical fruit notes, citrus zest and a touch of resin, all wrapped in a soft haze that gives both texture and visual appeal.
The grist typically includes oats and wheat alongside pale malt, which helps create the classic hazy body: smooth, slightly pillowy and ideal for carrying hop oils without sharp bitterness. Hoppy Little Thing feels like a relaxed, everyday hazy IPA that still offers the complexity and aroma you would expect from a brewery like Sierra Nevada. It delivers all the hop flavour with a moderate ABV, making it a fantastic option for social occasions, barbecues or easy evenings at home.
If you enjoy this style of juicy, aromatic beer, you can discover more options in our IPA and pale ale range, where you will find both Irish and international examples of hop-driven craft beer.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale golden to light straw with a soft, hazy glow and a lasting white head.
Aroma: Juicy tropical fruit (think pineapple and mango), bright citrus zest, light stone fruit and a subtle resinous hop edge.
Flavour: Rounded layers of tropical fruit, citrus and gentle pine, supported by a clean malt backbone; bitterness is moderate and smooth, allowing the hop flavour to shine.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light body with a soft, smooth texture and lively but not aggressive carbonation, finishing crisp with lingering hop aromatics.
About the Brewery
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, founded in 1980 in Chico, California, is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern craft beer. Their classic Pale Ale helped define the American hop-forward style, and they have continued to innovate with a wide range of IPAs, seasonal releases and experimental brews. Hoppy Little Thing sits within their hazy family, offering a slightly lower ABV and an easy-drinking profile that still reflects the brewery’s commitment to quality ingredients and bold hop expression.
Over the years, Sierra Nevada has become known not just for flavourful beer, but also for sustainability and environmental responsibility. From energy-efficient brewing systems to extensive recycling and resource management, they have set standards that many newer breweries aspire to follow. When you pick up Hoppy Little Thing, you are enjoying the work of a brewery with decades of experience in delivering balanced, characterful craft beer to drinkers around the world.
Food Pairings
Hoppy Little Thing’s juicy hop profile and moderate bitterness make it highly versatile at the table. Pair it with spicy dishes such as tacos, burritos, buffalo wings or Thai-inspired curries, where the fruity hops can cool and complement chilli heat. It also works brilliantly alongside grilled chicken, burgers or barbecue, cutting through richness while adding citrus and tropical notes to each bite.
For lighter plates, consider matching it with salads that feature citrus dressings, grilled prawns, fish tacos or fresh goat’s cheese. The beer’s soft texture and bright aromatics enhance herbal and citrus elements, while its relatively low ABV keeps the pairing refreshing. As a fridge staple, it is a great choice for casual sharing platters, pizza nights and relaxed evenings where you want flavour without heaviness.
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