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First poured at Feral's Swan Valley brewpub in 2017 under the name Biggie Juice; the shorter name arrived with the brand relaunch. The beer is left deliberately cloudy and pours golden yellow. Passionfruit, mango and juicy orange lead the aroma, with apricot and peach following on the palate. The texture is soft and creamy, bitterness stays low, and the finish is smooth and rounded. The brewery itself calls the style East Coast IPA.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

#88 · 2017
GABS Hottest 100
#43 · 2025
GABS Hottest 100
★#88 — GABS Hottest 100
★#43 — GABS Hottest 100
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachorange
tropical
peach
orange
juicy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit — passionfruit and mango dominate, supported by juicy orange notes.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Biggie

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow with deliberate cloudiness throughout, the result of suspended yeast and proteins characteristic of the East Coast IPA style. The head is modest but stable, with soft white foam that settles gradually. Fine carbonation supports a gentle, pillowed appearance.

golden yellowhazy, yeast-suspendedsoft head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit — passionfruit and mango dominate, supported by juicy orange notes. Apricot and peach emerge as the beer opens, layering dried and fresh fruit character. Noble hop varieties contribute a clean, restrained floral undertone without aggressive herbal sharpness.

passionfruit, mangoapricot, peachjuicy citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied without heaviness, with the stone fruit and citrus from the aroma translating into flavor with good clarity. Mid-palate remains smooth and creamy, bitterness staying deliberately low at 40 IBU — enough for balance but never harsh. The beer showcases hop character over aggressive attenuation.

soft, creamy mouthfeellow bitternessstone fruit forward

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and rounded, fading gradually without dry astringency or lingering bite. A gentle fruit sweetness persists into the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

smooth, roundedgentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Biggie

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Biggie

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, tropical, creamy character as Biggie will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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