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Emerald Daze

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A big tropical hit: juicy pineapple and berries up front, backed by creamy coconut and a punch of resinous bite. Citra, Mosaic and Krush supply the hops at 8%, and botanical-derived terpenes, aromatic compounds that also occur in cannabis, give it a dank nose with no THC and no CBD. The brewery compares the first sniff to wandering into a 70s record store.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaldankresinous
tropical
dank
resinous
juicy
berry
hoppy
Aroma
Tropical fruit dominates: ripe pineapple and mixed berries leap from the glass, layered with creamy coconut and a dank, resinous undertone.
also:citrusy,fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Emerald Daze

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a hazy, opaque suspension characteristic of the style. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout.

pale goldenhazypersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit dominates: ripe pineapple and mixed berries leap from the glass, layered with creamy coconut and a dank, resinous undertone. The Citra, Mosaic and Krush hops deliver aromatic terpenes that evoke the musty, vintage atmosphere of a 1970s record store—complex and inviting without any herbal harshness.

tropical fruitpineapple, berriescreamy coconutdank resin

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and fruity, with bright pineapple and berry notes continuing from the aroma. Coconut creaminess rounds the mid-palate and provides body, while a controlled resinous bite builds gradually. At 50 IBU, the bitterness is present but restrained, finishing with a firm herbal snap that doesn't overwhelm the fruit.

juicy tropicalcreamy mouthfeelresinous bitebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the resinous character lingering pleasantly. Tropical fruit notes fade into a subtle pine and herb aftertaste.

dry finishherbal resinlingering fruit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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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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.

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