Leinenkugel's Lemon Haze IPA

Leinenkugel's Lemon Haze IPA. India Pale Ale with natural lemonade flavor.

4.9 % ABV, 40 IBU. Leinenkugel's Brewing, Chippewa Falls, WI. 

Way back in March, we received a free 6-pack of this beer and it went to me. We'd already tried a sample. Damn me and my policy of not refusing free beer! So, I had the first five over the past three months (and often it was used in cooking) and now it's time to finish off the sixth and tell you about it. That's how much I liked this beer. Hold on. 

So, first of all, it's not a Hazy IPA. It's a "lemon haze" IPA. Whatever that is. 

Lightly clouded, bright golden hue, slim white head. 

In the nose: Big lemon, full-on fruity and tart. Nothing but lemon. And sugar. 

In the mouth: Huh. Lemonade still holding court, as for the beer...it is one. Not a trace of hops or bitterness or anything. Light bodied, simple, and possibly a lie. There's just no IPA here. Is it a trick, using the words "hazy" and "IPA" next to each other to lure in some unsuspecting curious craft beer imbibers? Not cool, Leinie's, not cool. 

Too much lemonade in this and not enough beer. I don't need another drop, gonna do an uncharacteristic drain pour...or maybe frying pan pour? 

Leinenkugel’s Lemon Haze IPA is a deliciously balanced hazy IPA that brings together notes of juicy lemons with the citrusy bitterness of American and German hops. Enjoy our bright, citrusy, and refreshing Lemon Haze IPA all year long.