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Haze of Thunder

Brew York
United Kingdom·Hazy Pale Ale
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Haze of Thunder is a hazy pale ale at 4.2% that Brew York has brewed since 2019. The brewery calls it a smooth and juicy modern hazy pale with a pronounced fruit character, made for easy drinking; barley, oats and wheat form the grain bill and the beer is left unfiltered. Drinkers describe tropical fruit and grapefruit with a slight bitterness in the finish. Haze of Thunder has been sold in cans, on keg and on cask and returns to the shop as part of the seasonal range.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicyfruitytropical
juicy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
wheat
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and stone fruit dominate—layered beneath gentle grapefruit zest from noble hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Haze of Thunder

◎ Appearance

Haze of Thunder presents a pale golden hue with pronounced turbidity throughout, characteristic of its unfiltered brewing approach. The head is creamy and persistent, clinging to the glass with visible lacing as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale goldencloudy from yeastcreamy headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and stone fruit dominate—layered beneath gentle grapefruit zest from noble hops. Soft wheat and oat contribute a subtle grainy sweetness without heaviness. The overall aromatic impression is fresh and approachable, with no harsh alcohol burn despite the clean fermentation.

tropical fruitcitrus zestgrain sweetnessclean and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with tropical and citrus flavors front and center on the palate. Mid-palate shows the wheat and oat character as a rounded, almost creamy texture that prevents drying. Bitterness arrives gently in the finish at moderate levels, providing balance without overpowering the fruit-forward character.

juicy fruitsmooth texturebalanced bitternesswheat notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading to a pleasant grapefruit bitterness and mild grainy dryness. Refreshing aftertaste lingers briefly without astringency.

citrus fadelight dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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