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Hazy .394

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An intense hop aroma of tropical fruit and citrus leads this tribute to Tony Gwynn and the career-high .394 batting average he reached with the Padres in 1994. The pour is fuller-bodied and ends in a creamy finish. It is brewed year-round at 6.0% ABV and 13 IBU, and the brewery calls it a guaranteed hit.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant tropical fruit esters—mango, papaya, and stone fruit—layered with bright citrus notes of grapefruit zest and lime.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy .394

◎ Appearance

A hazy pale golden brew with a soft, diffuse clarity that catches light without transparency. The head builds moderately and settles into a thin, persistent collar with good lacing retention along the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle visual presence throughout.

hazy goldenmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant tropical fruit esters—mango, papaya, and stone fruit—layered with bright citrus notes of grapefruit zest and lime. Noble hops deliver a clean, forward floral character without harshness, while a subtle malt undertone provides gentle grain sweetness that anchors the profile.

tropical fruitcitrus zestnoble hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with tropical and citrus impressions carrying directly from the aroma into a balanced palate. The mid-palate reveals a gentle malt backbone with low bitterness (13 IBU) that remains restrained and integrated, allowing hop character to remain primary without astringency. The finish transitions cleanly with modest residual sweetness.

tropical hop characterlow bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is creamy and approachable, fading to a soft malt sweetness with lingering citrus notes. A clean, refreshing aftertaste with no harsh drying sensation.

creamyclean fade
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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