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Hazy Standard

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🌍 Australia · Mid-Strength Pale Ale · One of 4 Mid-Strength Pale Ales in hopIQ

A mid-strength hazy pale ale that keeps the nose of a full-strength one. Idaho 7, Cashmere and Galaxy give citrus, tropical fruit, peach and passionfruit, added heavily and late. Pale malt, wheat and rolled oats leave a pillowy, faintly grainy body, while the house hazy yeast contributes fruit esters and holds the cloud. At 30 IBU the bitterness is firmer than the strength suggests, which keeps the finish clean rather than sweet.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mid-Strength Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Malt character
wheat
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy Standard

Appearance

Pale straw color with a distinctly hazy, opaque character from suspended yeast and wheat adjuncts. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with evident persistence, leaving fine lacing on each sip. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed throughout the pour.

pale strawhazy from yeastpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and orange peel—followed by tropical stone fruit notes of peach and passionfruit from the late hop additions. A soft, grainy undertone emerges from the wheat and rolled oats, while the house yeast contributes gentle fruity esters that add complexity without sharp phenolic notes.

citrus peelpeach and passionfruittropical stone fruitsoft grain

Taste

Entry is clean and fruity, with peach and citrus settling across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a soft, pillowy body supported by the oat and wheat foundation—never cloying, always approachable. Bitterness at 30 IBU arrives firmer than the 3.5% ABV might suggest, providing grip and preventing any drift toward sweetness.

clean fruity entrypeach and citruspillowy bodybalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with residual citrus and peach notes fading into a faint grainy dryness. Aftertaste holds a light, pleasant bitterness that encourages the next sip.

dry finishcitrus decayrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hazy Standard

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hazy Standard

About Mid-Strength Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mid-Strength Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Mid-Strength Pale Ale

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

Other Mid-Strength Pale Ales in hopIQ

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