Because like hot sauces, most people focus on the extremes and probably recommend the most bitter "IBU" IPA's. High IBU is not for everyone and I also don't prefer them. However, maybe a fruity IPA might be right, as they tend to be lower in bitterness. I've recently tried these because they were available at my local shop:
https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/vood...uicy-haze-ipa/
They are pretty good "mild" IPA's.
--Edit--
However, if you want to ignore the IPA crazy, I discovered this blood orange cider the last time I was forced to stay in California:
https://www.acecider.com/our-ciders/ace-space
^^^ this is probably my favorite beverage