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Porty Haze

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A session-strength IPA at 3.4 %, new in 2026 and named after Portobello's local nickname. The brewery describes it as highly flavoursome and aromatic, hopped with Citra for a lush, fruity character of citrus and tropical fruit, with an assertive bitterness. Honey and bready malt undertones sit beneath the hops, and the finish is refreshing. Its account lists it as a hazy IPA, and a drinker who had it on cask calls it a fruity hazy pale.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalcitrusy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
bready
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from Citra hops—think grapefruit zest, orange pith, and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Porty Haze

◎ Appearance

Pale golden to straw-colored, with a hazy suspension throughout that softens the visual clarity. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, displaying fine lacing along the glass as it recedes. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, giving the beer an inviting, lively presence.

pale goldenhazy suspensiongood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from Citra hops—think grapefruit zest, orange pith, and stone fruit. Beneath the hop character lies a soft, bready maltiness with a subtle honey sweetness that grounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming it. A light herbal edge supports the overall balance.

citrus forwardtropical fruithoney undertonesherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean citrus flavors and a juicy, fruity mid-palate that develops into a pronounced but measured bitterness. The bready malt base provides structure and a light sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming sharp, while honey notes add a gentle roundness. The assertive IBU presence is well-integrated, offering grip without harshness.

citrus-drivenfruityassertive bitternessmalty balance

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes and a dry, clean aftertaste. The hop bitterness fades gently, leaving behind a whisper of honey and bread.

refreshingdrycitrus linger
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About Session IPA

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What is a Session 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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