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Bow & Arrow Scenic West Hazy IPA

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Bow & Arrow's flagship modern IPA. Tropical and citrus hops on a soft, pillowy base — juicy, hazy and easy-drinking. Inspired by the landscapes of the American Southwest. Named in celebration of the land that made it.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceTwo or Three
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
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by tropical and citrus notes, offering vibrant aromas of mango, pineapple, and grapefruit.
also:malty,orange
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bow & Arrow Scenic West Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hazy pour with a soft, pillowy white head that settles to a thin lace. The beer displays a beautiful cloudy, opaque character typical of modern hazy IPAs, with excellent carbonation and head retention. The haziness creates an inviting, approachable visual presentation.

pale goldenhazywhite headopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by tropical and citrus notes, offering vibrant aromas of mango, pineapple, and grapefruit. Subtle floral and herbal undertones provide complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward character. The aromatic profile is clean and bright, with no harsh alcohol burn despite the balanced ABV.

tropicalcitrusmangofloral

◐ Taste

The palate delivers juicy, fruity flavors that dance across the tongue with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. Citrus and tropical notes dominate the mid-palate, while moderate bitterness (35 IBU) provides structure without aggression. The beer maintains excellent drinkability with a smooth, refined hop character that never becomes harsh or pithy.

juicytropical citrussoft mouthfeelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, refreshing finish with minimal lingering bitterness, allowing the tropical fruit notes to fade gracefully. The beer leaves the palate crisp and satisfied without any cloying aftertaste, making it highly sessionable and food-friendly.

cleanrefreshingdry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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 Bow & Arrow Scenic West Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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