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Monster Aquarium

Azvex Brewing Company
United Kingdom·Hazy IPA
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A 5.2 % IPA built on the New Zealand hops Nelson Sauvin and Motueka, described by Azvex as one of its most popular core releases. Bright citrus and tropical fruit come first, followed by the white-grape note typical of Nelson Sauvin, which gives the hop profile a slightly wine-like turn. The body is soft and juicy, the finish clean and refreshing rather than sweet. The brewery lists the beer among its hazy IPAs and says it keeps returning to it.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleantropicalcitrusy
clean
tropical
citrusy
juicy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
Bright citrus and tropical stone fruit leap from the glass, led by Nelson Sauvin's distinctive white-grape character that imparts a subtle wine-like quality.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monster Aquarium

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, diffuse cloudiness characteristic of the hazy IPA style. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation that sustains a gentle foam collar. Clarity diminishes toward the bottom, typical of unfiltered, hop-forward brewing.

pale goldenhazy, unfilteredfine carbonationpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus and tropical stone fruit leap from the glass, led by Nelson Sauvin's distinctive white-grape character that imparts a subtle wine-like quality. Motueka contributes secondary citrus notes with a light herbal undertone. The aromatic profile is clean and vibrant, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

citrus, stone fruitwhite grape, wine-likeherbal undertonebright, clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the same citrus and tropical fruit intensity found on the nose, softened by a juicy, pillowy malt body that prevents harshness. Nelson Sauvin's white-grape note carries through mid-palate with gentle restraint. Bitterness sits at 50 IBU—present and balancing but never sharp, finishing clean rather than lingering sweet.

juicy, soft bodycitrus forwardrestrained bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the hoppy citrus fading quickly into a dry, mineral-like aftertaste. No residual sweetness or sticky mouthfeel; instead, a light dryness that invites the next sip.

crisp, dryquick fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
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.

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