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Ace of Haze Battle of the Tropics

Blacks Brewery
Ireland·Hazy IPA
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The stronger member of the Ace of Haze line at 5.5 %, cloudy gold under a dense, fine head. Mango, pineapple, melon and orange marmalade dominate the nose, with lemon, pine, floral and dank herbal notes alongside. The palate is creamy and returns to orange peel, citrus and tropical fruit; the finish is balanced, very soft and low in bitterness.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 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
tropicalcitrusyorange
tropical
citrusy
orange
fruity
herbal
dank
Aroma
Tropical fruit dominates the nose, with mango, pineapple, and melon taking the lead, followed by bright orange marmalade.
also:floral,piney
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ace of Haze Battle of the Tropics

◎ Appearance

Cloudy gold under a dense, fine head that holds with good retention. The haze is characteristic of the style, with visible suspension throughout the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

cloudy golddense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit dominates the nose, with mango, pineapple, and melon taking the lead, followed by bright orange marmalade. Secondary notes of lemon, pine, and floral herbaceousness add depth and complexity. A subtle dank character rounds out the aromatic profile.

mango, pineapple, meloncitrus and marmaladeherbal, piney

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a creamy mouthfeel that carries orange peel and citrus forward immediately. Tropical fruit notes echo the nose, while lemon and subtle herbal qualities provide structure. Bitterness remains low and well-integrated, never aggressive.

creamy texturecitrus-forwardsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is balanced and gentle, with bitterness receding quickly. Aftertaste lingering softly on orange peel and subtle melon, leaving a clean and refreshing impression.

soft finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
79
Finish
74
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

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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.

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