Lagunitas Wooli Jumpah Hazy IPA Coming To Limited Small Batch Series

Lagunitas Wooli Jumpah Hazy IPA

Lagunitas is adding another experimental release to its Limited Small Batch Series, and this one leans hard into ripe fruit and modern hop character. Lagunitas Wooli Jumpah Hazy IPA is the latest beer coming out of the brewery’s innovation lab in Petaluma, California, bringing together Nectaron and Superdelic hops in a 6.4% ABV hazy IPA packaged in 12-ounce cans.

The label gives a pretty good idea of where this beer is headed: super-ripe mango, passionfruit, honeydew melon and a slight edge of dank character. That is a fruit-forward combination, but the hop pairing should keep it from becoming a one-note tropical fruit beer. Nectaron is known for expressive tropical fruit notes, while Superdelic has developed a reputation for delivering bold fruit character that can include citrus, berry and tropical impressions. Lagunitas is putting those hops together in a hazy IPA that sounds built for a big, juicy first impression.

The label also makes clear that Lagunitas Wooli Jumpah is part of the brewery’s Limited Small Batch Series, with Lagunitas describing its innovation lab as a place where its brewers experiment with creativity, chaos and a little mad genius. That is a fitting setting for a beer built around two distinctive hop varieties, and it gives this release a little more personality than simply another hazy IPA added to the lineup.

There is a lot to like about the hop combination on paper. Nectaron has become a popular choice for brewers looking for ripe tropical fruit character, often bringing impressions of passionfruit, peach and other juicy fruit. Superdelic is another modern hop with a fruit-forward profile, adding its own mix of tropical, citrus and berry-like character. Lagunitas is not providing a detailed hop schedule or a breakdown of how each variety is used, so the best guide for now is the brewery’s own tasting description printed on the can.

That description points toward a hazy IPA with a generous fruit profile, but it also mentions a slight edge of dank character. That last detail matters. A beer that delivers mango, passionfruit and honeydew can be very sweet-smelling, and a little dank hop character may help balance those fruit impressions and give the beer a more familiar IPA backbone. The label does not provide bitterness units or other technical brewing details, but it does promise a crisp finish, which should help keep the overall impression lively.

A new hazy IPA for the Lagunitas Small Batch Series.

Lagunitas Wooli Jumpah arrives at 6.4% ABV, putting it in a comfortable range for a full-flavored hazy IPA without pushing into double IPA territory. It is listed as a 12-ounce can, and the packaging carries the bright green and yellow artwork associated with this particular release. The illustrated sheep, hop graphics and oversized Wooli Jumpah lettering make the can stand out, while the Limited Small Batch Series banner identifies it as a smaller experimental release rather than one of the brewery’s core year-round beers.

The name is unusual, but that fits the spirit of the Lagunitas innovation lab. The brewery has long used its small-batch and specialty releases to explore different hop combinations, beer styles and ideas that might not fit into its regular lineup. For drinkers who follow new IPA releases, those limited runs can be especially interesting because they offer a chance to see what the brewing team is working on beyond the familiar flagship beers.

Wooli Jumpah also arrives at a time when hazy IPA drinkers have plenty of choices, so a new release needs a clear identity. Here, Lagunitas is leaning into the combination of Nectaron and Superdelic hops, with a tasting profile that calls out ripe mango, passionfruit, honeydew melon and a little dankness. Those are specific enough details to give fans an idea of what to expect, while leaving room for the finished beer to show how the hops work together.

There are still a few things we do not know. Lagunitas has not provided a confirmed release date or a market-by-market distribution footprint in the initial information. The label confirms the 6.4% ABV and 12-ounce can format, but availability will need to be confirmed as the release approaches. We will be watching for additional details from the brewery and its distributors.

For now, Lagunitas Wooli Jumpah Hazy IPA is another interesting addition to the Lagunitas Small Batch Series, and the Nectaron and Superdelic hops pairing is reason enough for hop fans to keep an eye out. A fruit-heavy hazy IPA with a touch of dank character and a crisp finish sounds like a promising combination. The next step is getting a can open and seeing how those tasting notes translate into the glass.

Label Text Lagunitas Wooli Jumpah:

Lagunitas Wooli Jumpah Hazy IPA

LIMITED SMALL BATCH SERIES

LAGUNITAS

WOOLI JUMPAH

HAZY IPA

PETALUMA, CA

6.4% ABV

12 FL OZ

Our Innovation Lab

“Our innovation lab is a place of wonder where the Lagunitas team of wizard brewers can tinker and craft, with a blend of creativity, chaos, and a little bit of mad genius — always brewing up the next big thing…who knows?”

Brewer’s Tasting Notes

“Super ripe mango, passionfruit, a bit of honeydew melon and a slight edge of dank. Brewed with Nectaron and Superdelic hops.”

Additional Label Text

• Brewed by The Lagunitas Brewing Company
• 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954
• www.lagunitas.com
• @lagunitasbeer
• 21 years or older in USA
• 6.4% ALC/VOL
• ALE
• 12 FL OZ
• CONTAINS: WHEAT

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About Lagunitas Brewing Company

Lagunitas Brewing Company began in Northern California in 1993, when founder Tony Magee started brewing beer on a small homebrew setup. What began as a modest personal project grew into one of the better-known names in American craft beer, with a reputation built around hop-forward ales, distinctive branding and an independent-minded approach to brewing. The brewery’s story is closely tied to its Northern California roots, and its current home is in Petaluma, California, where Lagunitas continues to produce a wide range of beers.

The early years were anything but conventional. Magee started brewing in his kitchen before moving the operation to a small space in Forest Knolls, just outside the town of Lagunitas. The brewery eventually outgrew that location and moved to Petaluma, where it established the home that would become closely associated with the Lagunitas name. The company’s history reflects a steady progression from small local operation to a nationally recognized beer producer, but its personality has remained tied to experimentation, humor and a willingness to do things differently.

Lagunitas IPA became one of the brewery’s defining beers. Developed during the 1990s, it helped establish the company’s identity as a producer of assertively hopped American ales. At a time when many mainstream beer drinkers were still getting familiar with more bitter and aromatic styles, Lagunitas put IPA front and center. The beer helped build an audience for the brewery and became a recognizable part of the wider American IPA movement.

Over the years, the Lagunitas lineup has expanded well beyond its flagship IPA. The brewery has produced pale ales, seasonal beers, imperial-style releases, experimental hop combinations, limited batches and beers that explore different approaches to familiar styles. Its portfolio has included recognizable names such as A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale, Maximus, Hazy Wonder and other specialty releases. That variety gives the brewing team room to work across different strengths, hop profiles and flavor directions while maintaining a recognizable Lagunitas identity.

The brewery’s experimental side is particularly visible in its limited releases. The Limited Small Batch Series gives Lagunitas an opportunity to introduce beers that may not be part of its regular lineup, including new hop combinations and different interpretations of popular styles. Releases like Wooli Jumpah Hazy IPA fit that approach. By combining Nectaron and Superdelic hops, Lagunitas is exploring a fruit-forward profile built around mango, passionfruit, honeydew melon and a touch of dank character. These smaller releases give drinkers a look at the ideas being developed by the brewery’s brewing team.

Lagunitas has also made its brewing culture part of its public identity. Its official history describes a company that grew through a combination of experimentation, community and a distinctly unconventional personality. The Petaluma brewery and taproom have served as important parts of that identity, connecting the brand to its Northern California home and giving visitors a place to experience its beers beyond retail shelves.

The company entered a new phase in 2015, when it partnered with Heineken. That relationship helped expand the reach of the Lagunitas brand and brought its beers to a broader international audience. The brewery’s history and current ownership structure have evolved, but its name remains closely associated with American IPA and hop-forward brewing.

Today, Lagunitas Brewing Company continues to offer a mix of familiar beers and new releases, giving longtime fans dependable favorites while introducing fresh options for drinkers interested in new styles and hop varieties. Its Limited Small Batch Series is one way the brewery keeps that experimentation visible, with releases that can change from one batch to the next.

For brewery history, beer information, taproom details and current releases, visit the official Lagunitas Brewing Company website.

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