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Blind Tiger Hazy IPA

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Juicy tropical goodness built from six hops, in order of appearance: Riwaka, Strata, Sultana, Citra, Mosaic and El Dorado. The brewery set out to make a hazy IPA worthy of the Blind Tiger name. It is brewed in Topeka, Kansas, in the brewhouse beside the dining room, where brewmaster John Dean and head brewer Alvaro Canizales work.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicaljuicyhoppy
tropical
juicy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and citrus zest—prominent nectarine and grapefruit notes from the Citra and El Dorado hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blind Tiger Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, created by suspended yeast and protein rather than particulate matter. The dense, creamy head builds quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Bright carbonation animates the pour without aggressive fizz.

pale strawhazy throughoutcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and citrus zest—prominent nectarine and grapefruit notes from the Citra and El Dorado hops. Supporting layers of tropical fruit emerge in the mid-range: mango and passion fruit from Sultana and Mosaic. A subtle grassy herbal undertone from Riwaka anchors the blend without overshadowing the dominant fruit character.

stone fruittropical fruitcitrus zestherbal undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy, with immediate tropical and citrus flavors that evolve across the mid-palate. Subtle malt sweetness provides a light, pillowy body that resists heaviness despite the beer's creamy texture. Bitterness remains restrained at 29 IBU, arriving late as a gentle hop finish rather than a sharp bite, allowing the fruit-forward character to dominate.

juicy tropicalsoft palatelow bitternessfruity finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with citrus and stone fruit notes fading into a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. No harshness or astringency lingers; instead, a refreshing quality invites another sip.

dry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
82
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, tropical, juicy character as Blind Tiger Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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