Bier Brewery's South Simcoe is an IPA for summer sipping

• And no, it's not a session IPA, which usually have lower ABVs but (in my opinion) often aren't as good.

Brew of the week: Bier Brewery's South Simcoe, a hazy American IPA with 5% ABV and 40 IBU.

• Bier describes South Simcoe as having "a juicy mango and pineapple finish."
• My take: It has a lightly fruity taste, but neither of those flavors are overpowering.

If a hazy IPA is not your thing, I also recommend the Little Baddie — Bier's west coast pale ale that also clocks in at only 5% ABV.

Pro tip: Bier has three locations in the Indy area — 65th Street, Carmel and Noblesville — but go enjoy a beverage at their massive outdoor space with patio tables, fire pits, a playground for kids, bocce courts, cornhole and a dog park in Noblesville.

• The taproom also features a solid menu with appetizers, wraps, wings, pizza and options for kids.

If you go: 1618 S. 10th St., Noblesville. Open 11am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, and 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday.