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Ace of Haze

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A hazy session IPA at 4.2 %, double dry-hopped, with cryo hops going into both whirlpool and fermenter. Juicy tropical fruit leads, the hop aroma is fresh and bright and the body soft, while bitterness stays below that of a typical IPA. First brewed in 2020, it has since settled into the regular range.

ABV
4.2%
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
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, juicy tropical fruit—stone fruit and citrus notes dominate, backed by subtle melon and stone fruit character from the cryo hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ace of Haze

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with a soft, hazy suspension throughout, characteristic of the style. The head is modest but maintains reasonable retention, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the cloudy body. Carbonation appears bright and well-integrated without excessive effervescence.

pale goldenhazy from dry hopsgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, juicy tropical fruit—stone fruit and citrus notes dominate, backed by subtle melon and stone fruit character from the cryo hops. Fresh herbal and slightly piney edges frame the bouquet, while the malt sits quietly in the background. The aroma remains clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidized notes.

tropical fruitcitrus, stone fruitfresh, herbal edge

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, with those tropical fruit notes translating cleanly from aroma into flavor. Mid-palate delivers a gentle juiciness balanced by a whisper of herbal Edelpilz character, while the body remains intentionally light and feathery. Bitterness is restrained—lingering at 40 IBU, it settles as a subtle frame rather than a dominant force, allowing the hop flavor to shine without aggression.

soft palatejuicy tropicalrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading gracefully without harsh edges or lingering astringency. A faint citrus and herb note persists briefly before giving way to a dry, refreshing aftertaste.

clean, dryshort to moderate
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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