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Double Haze

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A double New England IPA at 8.5% ABV with a fruity character. Double Haze is dry-hopped twice to push the flavour as far as it goes. The shop files it as a Double New England IPA. It comes from the core range of Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg, Zeeland, the brewery that Kees Bubberman founded in 2015 after making his name as a brewer at Emelisse.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
fruityhoppyjuicy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical and citrus-forward on the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and stone fruit notes layered beneath.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Haze

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout, typical of the New England IPA style. The dense, cream-colored head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with fine lacing clinging to the glass as you drink. Carbonation appears moderate, allowing the suspended yeast and hop matter to remain visibly suspended.

pale goldenthick hazecreamy head

◌ Aroma

Tropical and citrus-forward on the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and stone fruit notes layered beneath. The double dry-hop regimen delivers juicy, voluptuous hop character without sharp resinous edges—think fresh mango, tangerine, and subtle pine in the background. A clean, neutral fermentation profile lets the hops take center stage.

tropical fruitcitrus blendjuicy hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and creamy, with early notes of stone fruit and citrus zest developing across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 50 IBUs, arriving as a gentle backdrop rather than a dominant force, allowing the fruity hop impression to persist. The body is medium and approachable, never cloying, with a slight juiciness that reinforces the refreshing character.

balanced bitternesssoft mouthfeelfruit-driven palate

◑ Finish

Clean and fairly dry, with lingering citrus and tropical notes fading gradually. The 8.5% ABV sits comfortably in the background, providing structure without warmth.

dry finishcitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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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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.

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