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Racer 7 Hazy IPA

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Ripe and juicy, with a fruity hop aroma from Citra, Mosaic and El Dorado. Oats and wheat make the body soft and malty, and the finish runs clean, bitterness minimal. This 7% ABV Hazy IPA is built on malted barley, oats and wheat and fermented with a hazy yeast strain. Racer 7 was released in California in 2023, while Bear Republic itself dates back to 1995.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
fruitycleanjuicy
fruity
clean
juicy
malty
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright tropical and citrus notes from Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops—ripe stone fruit, passionfruit, and tangerine lead.
also:citrusy,tropical
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Racer 7 Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a hazy, opaque quality characteristic of the style. The cloudiness derives from a hazy yeast strain and suspended proteins rather than oxidation. A modest white head forms initially, with moderate lacing and retention that gradually diminishes.

pale goldenhazyopaquemoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright tropical and citrus notes from Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops—ripe stone fruit, passionfruit, and tangerine lead. Soft grain undertones from oats and wheat provide a gentle malty foundation without heaviness. The overall character is clean and inviting, with minimal resinous or herbal edge.

tropical fruitcitrusCitra, Mosaic, El Doradosoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with the oat and wheat base delivering a plush, velvety mouthfeel. Mid-palate carries forward the fruity hop character—orange zest, stone fruit, and subtle floral notes—while maintaining a smooth body. Bitterness remains restrained and integrated at 50 IBU, allowing fruit and sweetness to dominate without astringency.

juicysoft bodyfruity hopsminimal bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the fruity hop profile fading smoothly. Residual sweetness is modest, leaving no cloying aftertaste, and dryness increases gradually without harsh tannin.

clean finishrefreshingdry exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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

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