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Mango, passionfruit and ripe citrus, layered with Nelson's signature grape and gooseberry punch. A double dry hop of Citra, Mosaic, Talus, Sub Zero Kief and Kohia drives this New England IPA of 7.8%, and a silky mouthfeel delivers the hop hit without the bitterness. Oats and torrefied wheat build the haze: haze done properly.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
wheat
Aroma
A layered tropical fruit bouquet opens with ripe mango and passionfruit, backed by Nelson Sauvin's distinctive grape and gooseberry undertones.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cloud Engine

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale gold with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The opacity derives from deliberate use of oats and torrefied wheat, creating a characteristically cloudy New England profile. Moderate carbonation supports steady lacing down the bowl.

pale goldhazy, well-structuredpersistent headsoft white foam

◌ Aroma

A layered tropical fruit bouquet opens with ripe mango and passionfruit, backed by Nelson Sauvin's distinctive grape and gooseberry undertones. The dry hop blend of Citra, Mosaic, Talus, Sub Zero Kief and Kohia amplifies citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—without aggressive herbal or resinous character. Subtle grain sweetness grounds the profile.

tropical stone fruitgrape and gooseberrybright citrus zestdelicate Malz

◐ Taste

The palate presents a silky, rounded entry dominated by mango and citrus, with Nelson's gooseberry-grape complexity unfolding mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 50 IBU, integrated rather than prominent, allowing the fruit-forward character to persist without harsh edges. The mouthfeel is full and creamy, sustained by oat and wheat contributions.

stone fruit and citrusgooseberry punchsoft bitternesscreamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with mango and passionfruit impressions fading gradually. A gentle, lingering citrus sweetness and hop resin persist without astringency.

dry, fruit-forwardsmooth fade
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

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