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Big Rock Nebula

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Big Rock Brewery, a Calgary-based craft pioneer, delivers Nebula as a modern take on the Hazy IPA style with a distinctly approachable character. The beer presents a cloudy golden appearance with a fragrant bouquet of tropical fruit and citrus notes, while the palate balances soft, juicy hop flavors with a gentle malt backbone that prevents it from becoming overly bitter. A clean, crisp finish leaves a refreshing impression that makes this 6.4% ABV offering dangerously easy to enjoy.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 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
juicyfruitytropical
juicy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
peach
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical stone fruit—peach and mango—layered beneath bright citrus notes of orange zest and grapefruit.
also:floral,wheat,clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Rock Nebula

◎ Appearance

Nebula presents a hazy golden hue with suspended yeast creating a deliberately cloudy character. The thick, creamy head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct trails of lacing with each sip. Bright carbonation animates the body, giving the beer a lively, inviting visual presence.

golden, hazycreamy headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical stone fruit—peach and mango—layered beneath bright citrus notes of orange zest and grapefruit. Soft floral undertones and a delicate herbal quality from noble hops create complexity without aggression. A subtle wheat-grain sweetness grounds the aromatic profile, keeping it balanced and approachable.

tropical fruitcitrus zestfloral, herbal

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and juicy, with ripe peach and stone fruit flavors leading the entry. A gentle malt backbone of wheat and light grain provides structure and subtle sweetness, preventing hop bitterness from dominating despite the 25 IBUs. The mid-palate remains smooth and full-bodied, with citrus and tropical notes weaving through the malt sweetness in a harmonious dance.

juicy, softpeach, tropicalbalanced malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with hop bitterness fading to a refreshing citrus and floral dryness. A light, residual sweetness from the malt lingers briefly before yielding to a thirst-quenching aftertaste.

crisp, refreshingdry citrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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