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Heart of Gold

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This Hazy IPA was brewed to raise money for CoolUnite, an organisation that works to improve life for sick and vulnerable children and their families. Mosaic, Citra and Nectaron bring dank blueberry, gooseberry, mango, sweet citrus and lime zest; bitterness is low, sweetness balanced and the mouthfeel soft, so it is full of flavour yet easy to drink. With suppliers, distributor and customers on board, every krone spent on it was meant to go to the charity.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusydankberry
citrusy
dank
berry
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with a dank, herbal edge from Mosaic before transitioning to bright citrus notes of lime zest and sweet orange.
also:fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heart of Gold

◎ Appearance

Heart of Gold presents a hazy golden-yellow body with fine suspended particles characteristic of the style. The head is modest but persistent, with delicate white lacing clinging to the glass walls. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft, approachable visual presence.

golden-yellowhazy through yeastsoft carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a dank, herbal edge from Mosaic before transitioning to bright citrus notes of lime zest and sweet orange. Layered beneath are distinct stone-fruit and berry notes—gooseberry and blueberry—alongside a subtle tropical mango undertone. The hop character is assertive yet refined, with no sharp solvent qualities.

dank, herbal Mosaiclime zest, citrusblueberry, gooseberrytropical mango

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy berry and tropical fruit flavors from Citra and Nectaron, delivering mango and citrus brightness. Bitterness remains restrained at 50 IBU, allowing the fruit-driven sweetness to dominate without cloying. The finish is clean and balanced, with soft mouthfeel and no harsh resin or astringency.

juicy fruit-forwardrestrained bitternessbalanced sweetnesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish tapers gently, leaving behind residual citrus and berry notes without excessive lingering bitterness. Despite modest alcohol and IBU, the beer feels complete and satisfying, with easy drinkability that belies its flavor complexity.

clean, short finishcitrus faderefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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, dank character as Heart of Gold will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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