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Big Rock Wrangler

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Big Rock Wrangler is a Hazy IPA from Calgary's pioneering Big Rock Brewery, known for their commitment to quality Canadian craft beer. This beer presents a cloudy, golden-amber appearance with a rich, creamy head, releasing aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, and subtle pine. The flavor balances juicy hop-forward notes of orange peel and grapefruit with a soft, malty backbone, finishing clean and refreshing without harsh bitterness.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicyhoppyfruity
juicy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
tropical
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—orange peel and grapefruit zest—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and subtle pine needle notes.
also:clean,piney,wheat
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Rock Wrangler

◎ Appearance

Big Rock Wrangler presents a cloudy, golden-amber body with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The haziness characteristic of the style is pronounced, created by suspended yeast and proteins rather than any filtration. Carbonation appears lively, supporting a creamy head structure that slowly recedes.

golden-amberhazy from yeastcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—orange peel and grapefruit zest—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and subtle pine needle notes. A soft, grainy malt sweetness provides counterpoint without dominating the composition. The overall impression is clean and fruit-forward, with no harsh or oxidized notes.

orange peelgrapefruittropical fruitsubtle pine

◐ Taste

The palate delivers juicy hop character upfront, with flavors of fresh citrus pith and tangerine that evolve into stone fruit warmth. A soft, slightly sweet malt backbone prevents the bitterness from becoming aggressive, while moderate IBUs (50) provide structure without harshness. The body is medium and creamy, contributing to the overall softness of the profile.

juicy hopscitrus-forwardbalanced bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus fade and a dry, piney aftertaste that fades without becoming astringent. Total duration is moderate, allowing the beer to remain approachable without excessive drying.

cleancitrus faderefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
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, juicy, hoppy character as Big Rock Wrangler will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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