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Aloha Sculpin

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Haze and a smooth mouthfeel give Sculpin an island makeover. Pineapple, mango and citrus lead, with guava alongside, and every bit of it comes from the hop selection: no fruit goes into the beer. A healthy permanent haze and an island mood in a single can: a hazy IPA at 7%, brewed year-round and poured in cans and on draft.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
Citrus 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
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with bold tropical fruit—pineapple and mango dominate, followed by guava and bright citrus notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aloha Sculpin

◎ Appearance

A pale golden pour with a persistent, fine-grained haze that fills the glass from edge to edge. The head forms quickly and holds with steady adhesion to the glass wall. Bright carbonation plays through the body, lending visual liveliness to this characteristically cloudy IPA.

pale goldenhazy throughoutfine head retentionbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bold tropical fruit—pineapple and mango dominate, followed by guava and bright citrus notes. The hop profile is clean and aromatic, with no adjunct fruit additions; the complexity arrives entirely from the hop selection. Expect a juicy, inviting bouquet with minimal malt presence.

tropical fruitpineapple, mango, guavahop-drivencitrus-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and rounded, with the tropical and citrus character translating cleanly from nose to palate. The mid-palate fills out with juicy fruit notes and a balanced hoppy bitterness that reaches 70 IBU without becoming harsh. Moderate body and creamy mouthfeel prevent any sharp edges, allowing the fruity hop character to remain in the foreground.

smooth entryjuicy, fruitybalanced bitternesscreamy texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with hoppy bitterness receding gracefully and leaving a lingering hint of citrus and tropical fruit. Aftertaste remains dry and crisp, inviting the next sip.

dry, refreshingcitrus lingeringcrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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 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, tropical, smooth character as Aloha Sculpin will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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