Style: IPA (American Double)

ABV: 8.0

89/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 18
Mouthfeel: 5

Lawson's Finest Liquids Double Sunshine IPA

What the brewers say

“Packed with juicy, lush fruit character and dank herbal aromas, thanks to the abundance of U.S. grown hops.”

What our panel thought

“Bright but resinous, a beguiling combination. Woody/piney, just a hint of citrus. Sweet malt flavor, amplified by alcohol. Touch of burn. Big basil note retro (actually in the burp, but retro sounds better).”

What our editors thought

“Simultaneously classic yet extraordinarily light, as mid-color malt tones play with contemporary pineapple and crisp tropical notes in the sip for a higher octave yet thoughtfully rhythmic expression. Concise yet emotive.”

Review printed in: IPA: Bold, Cold & Controlled (Spring 2023) (View All Issues)


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Lawson's Finest Liquids Double Sunshine IPA

**Aroma:** “The aroma—amazing! Flowers, mint, spruce, pine. Great complexity. Citrus, pine, resin, earthy, some fruitiness, almost honeydew/cucumber-like. Floral notes—maybe chamomile. A little grainy sweetness.” **Flavor:** “Big juicy American hops up front with notes of melon, slight orange creamsicle, grapefruit, tangerine, and a touch of pineapple. Bitterness is nice and lingering to carry the hop profile through. Caramel pops up in finish. Some sweetness in background of brown sugar or honey. There is this musty funk that might be a yeast thing—dirt? It’s what it needed to not be cookie cutter bland.” **Overall:** “Close to perfect. All about the hops. Malt stands back and supports. Very good display of the fruit character in the hops balancing the hop bitterness. It had some sexiness to it. It’s fantastic.”

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