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Haze Craze

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Haze Craze is a double IPA at 8% and one of the first beers brewed after the brand moved to Cornwall in December 2023. Four hop varieties carry it: Amarillo, Galaxy, Citra and HBC 630. The aroma is piney, the flavour turns juicy, and a resinous note runs through the whole glass.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineyjuicyresinous
piney
juicy
resinous
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced pine and forest floor notes, anchored by the Amarillo and HBC 630 varieties.
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Haze Craze

◎ Appearance

Haze Craze presents a luminous golden-yellow body with deliberate haze throughout, characteristic of the modern Double IPA style. The dense, cream-colored head rises generously and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Vigorous carbonation creates a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the beer's visual presence from pour to finish.

golden, hazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced pine and forest floor notes, anchored by the Amarillo and HBC 630 varieties. Galaxy and Citra weave in bright citrus undertones—grapefruit zest and subtle stone fruit—that frame the drier, resinous character. A light herbal earthiness completes the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hop-forward presentation.

pine, resinouscitrus zestherbal earth

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy tropical and stone fruit notes from Galaxy and Citra, immediately transitioning to a substantial malty backbone that supports the 8% alcohol. Mid-palate brings a layered resinous quality that ties together the four-hop blend, while moderate bitterness (80 IBU) provides structure without dominance. The finish lingers with both citrus brightness and pine grip, creating a complex, evolving mouthfeel.

juicy tropicalpiney resinmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with a pleasing balance of citrus freshness and dry resinous notes that gradually fade over several minutes. Lingering dryness on the palate invites another sip without becoming astringent.

dry resincitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same piney, juicy, resinous character as Haze Craze will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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