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East Coast Haze

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Released in December 2020 as a monthly limited called East Coast Low, then reworked and renamed for the permanent range as a lighter counterpart to G.O.A.T. The beer is cloudy and pale gold. Juicy tropical fruit leads the aroma, with mandarin, orange and a touch of pine behind it. Oats and wheat give a smooth, soft body, and the bitterness stays low, so the finish is easy and fruity rather than dry. Hops are Dr Rudi, Idaho 7, Simcoe, Citra, Amarillo, Eclipse and Mosaic.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
juicy
wheat
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with juicy tropical fruit character—mandarin and orange dominate the foreground, supported by a subtle herbaceous pine note in the background.
also:piney,hoppy
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for East Coast Haze

◎ Appearance

A pale gold body with pronounced cloudiness throughout, characteristic of the style. The haze stems from suspended yeast and grain material rather than chill haze, creating a soft, inviting opacity. A modest white head forms with reasonable retention, settling into a thin collar with light adhesion to the glass.

pale goldvisibly hazysoft turbiditymoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with juicy tropical fruit character—mandarin and orange dominate the foreground, supported by a subtle herbaceous pine note in the background. Grain adjuncts (oats and wheat) add a gentle, almost sweet cereal undertone that softens the overall impression. The hop profile remains bright and fruity rather than aggressive or resiny.

mandarin, orangejuicy tropicsgentle pinesoft grain notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and smooth, with citrus and stone fruit flavors developing across the mid-palate. The oats and wheat create a velvety, full body without heaviness, allowing tropical notes to shine. Bitterness remains restrained throughout—around 35–40 IBU estimated—resulting in a dry but not astringent finish that lets fruit character lead.

smooth, creamy bodycitrus-forwardlow bitternesseasy drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean, dry, and refreshingly brief. Lingering fruit and grain sweetness fade quickly into a light, almost delicate aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, fruity faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

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

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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.

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