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Boat Shoes Hazy IPA

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A San Diego hazy IPA named for the shoe that says, quietly, that it's the weekend. Juicy mango and pineapple-forward hop character, a pillow-soft mouthfeel from oats and wheat, low bitterness. Boat Shoes drinks like California's version of the New England IPA — bright rather than heavy, warm rather than dank. Casual by design.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruits—ripe mango and pineapple dominate, backed by subtle citrus zest.
also:dank,clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boat Shoes Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

A hazy golden pour with a pale straw color and soft, diffuse cloudiness throughout. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, delicate collar with modest lacing. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, reinforcing the approachable, casual character.

pale goldenhazy throughoutsoft head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruits—ripe mango and pineapple dominate, backed by subtle citrus zest. Beneath the fruit, a whisper of grain and soft wheat emerges, with no aggressive herbal or dank hop character. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without sharp resinous edges.

mango, pineappletropical fruitclean grain backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with the tropical hop character carrying through immediately. The palate is pillowed by oat and wheat, lending a silky mouthfeel and subtle breadiness that prevents the beer from feeling thin. Bitterness remains restrained at 50 IBU—present enough to frame the fruit but never harsh or lingering.

juicy tropicalsoft mouthfeellow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, fading to a dry, crisp aftertaste with residual fruit notes. No astringency or resin cling; the beer feels bright and quenching through to the end.

dry, refreshingclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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 tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Boat Shoes Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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