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MI Haze

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Packed with juicy citrus character, balanced by just a touch of tartness and a light dank finish. MI Haze is a hazy IPA from Atwater, the Detroit brewery founded in 1997, at 6.8% ABV, and the brewery says it keeps you coming back for more. Its tagline: they won't tell if you sip, sip, and don't pass this one.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyjuicyfruity
citrusy
juicy
fruity
dank
hoppy
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit aromatics, offering notes of grapefruit zest and peach alongside a subtle tropical character.
also:tropical
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for MI Haze

◎ Appearance

MI Haze presents a hazy golden-orange body with soft turbidity from suspended yeast, characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy head clings to the glass walls with fine retention and develops a lacy network of lacing. Vigorous carbonation creates a fine, persistent bead that catches the light.

hazy golden-orangecreamy headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit aromatics, offering notes of grapefruit zest and peach alongside a subtle tropical character. Noble hop varieties contribute a restrained herbaceous undertone without aggressive dankness, while the soft yeast presence adds a clean, slightly fruity backdrop. The overall impression is inviting and refreshing rather than intensely aromatic.

citrus, stone fruitsubtle tropicalityherbal hop characterclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with citrus and stone fruit flavors unfolding across the mid-palate supported by a light, balanced Malz sweetness. A gentle tartness surfaces mid-sip, adding brightness and complexity without sharpness. The 30 IBU bitterness remains restrained and refined, providing structure and a light herbal dankness that complements the fruity character.

juicy citrussubtle tartnessrestrained bitternesslight dank finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with hop bitterness and herbal notes lingering gently on the palate. The overall aftertaste remains refreshing, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

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

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