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Hoppy Days

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Hoppy Days is a hazy IPA hopped with Citra and Strata. The brewery names mango, passion fruit and orange zest as the leading flavours, framed by juicy tropical fruit and bright citrus. The texture is soft and pillowy, the overall impression balanced and refreshing. The beer joined the range in autumn 2025 and is listed by the brewery among its most popular.

ABV
5%
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
hoppyfruitytropical
hoppy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
juicy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit character: ripe mango and passion fruit dominate, complemented by zesty orange zest notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoppy Days

◎ Appearance

Hoppy Days presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haziness throughout the glass, characteristic of the style. The head is soft and pillowy, settling into a fine lacing that clings to the glass walls with gentle persistence. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's approachable, refreshing presentation.

pale goldenhazy throughoutsoft headgentle lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit character: ripe mango and passion fruit dominate, complemented by zesty orange zest notes. Citra and Strata hops deliver a juicy citrus backbone without aggressive herbal or pine character. The overall aromatic profile is inviting and fruit-forward, with clean fermentation allowing the hop-derived aromatics to shine clearly.

mangopassion fruitorange zesttropical, juicy

◐ Taste

On the palate, the beer opens with bright tropical and citrus notes mirroring the aroma, moving seamlessly into a balanced middle where fruit sweetness and moderate hop bitterness coexist without dominance. The texture is remarkably soft and creamy, reinforcing the approachable character. Bitterness registers around 50 IBU—enough to frame the flavors without becoming astringent or harsh, allowing the juicy mouthfeel to remain central to the experience.

tropical fruitcitrus sweetnesssoft texturebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading gracefully into a lingering citrus and stone fruit aftertaste. The beer's refreshing character carries through to the very end, leaving the palate dry and eager for another sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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