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Looking for Summer

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A fruity New England IPA at 6% ABV with tropical vibes. Looking for Summer is brewed with Mosaic and Citra and, in the brewery's words, made for sunny days. It is a one-off from Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg, in Zeeland, the brewery that Kees Bubberman founded in 2015 after growing into a master brewer at Emelisse.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalcitrusy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit from Mosaic and Citra hops—hints of grapefruit zest, peach, and subtle mango.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Looking for Summer

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue suffused with fine haze, characteristic of the New England IPA style. The cloudiness arises from yeast and hop particles held in suspension, creating a soft, luminous quality. A modest white head settles quickly but leaves intermittent lacing down the glass as carbonation gently works through the body.

pale goldenhazy from yeastfine carbonationsparse lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit from Mosaic and Citra hops—hints of grapefruit zest, peach, and subtle mango. A soft, grainy Malz character forms the base, neither assertive nor withdrawn. No aggressive hop bite dominates; instead, the aromatic profile remains balanced and inviting, with a gentle herbal undertone.

citrus zesttropical stone fruitsoft grainy backdropherbal whisper

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and refreshing, with tropical fruit flavors—mango, passionfruit, and tangerine—coming through immediately. A moderate, clean bitterness (50 IBU) arrives mid-palate without harshness, providing structure and definition. The low alcohol (6%) keeps the body lithe and sessionable, while a subtle creaminess rounds the mouthfeel without heaviness.

tropical juiceclean moderate bitternesslight creamy bodysessionable 6% ABV

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with citrus oils lingering briefly on the palate. The aftertaste fades cleanly without astringency or cloying sweetness, leaving only a refreshing sense of completion.

citrus oilsclean dry fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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