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Hazy AF

Scotland·Alcohol-Free IPA
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Tropical fruits and grassy notes mix it up in a New England-style alcohol-free IPA of 0.5%. Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe supply the hops, oats and wheat unite for a smoother ride, and the recipe includes lactose from milk, so the beer is not suitable for vegans. The line sums it up: full flavour, no alcohol, all out New England.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly 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
tropicalgrassyhoppy
tropical
grassy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and citrus from the Citra and Mosaic hops—layered beneath grassy, herbal undertones from Simcoe.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy AF

◎ Appearance

Hazy AF presents a pale golden hue with visible suspended matter creating a soft, diffuse quality throughout the glass. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles clinging to the glass walls in delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the New England aesthetic without aggressive effervescence.

pale goldenhazyfine retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and citrus from the Citra and Mosaic hops—layered beneath grassy, herbal undertones from Simcoe. A subtle sweetness from the lactose and oat-wheat base adds body to the bouquet, while the grass-forward character prevents cloying accumulation. The overall impression is fresh and session-focused, with no alcohol vapors evident.

tropical fruitcitrusherbal grasssoft sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied for an alcohol-free expression, with the oats and wheat providing a creamy mouthfeel cushioned by lactose. Mid-palate develops crisp hop bitterness (60 IBU) that doesn't overwhelm but clearly anchors the beer, while tropical and citrus flavors from the hop blend carry through cleanly. The finish dries gradually, leaving a lingering grassy bitterness balanced against residual fruit notes.

creamy bodyhop-forwardtropical-citrusgrassy bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and moderately persistent, with the hop character fading into a gentle herbal and grassy echo. No hot alcohol burn appears, allowing the finish to feel genuinely refreshing rather than thin.

dryherbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 Alcohol-Free IPA

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What is a Alcohol-Free 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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