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Merc Bro

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Merc Bro is a triple dry-hopped hazy IPA with Mosaic, Simcoe and Citra. The hops deliver juicy tropical fruit, bright citrus and soft stone fruit, wrapped in a thick, cloudy body. The brewery describes the beer as soft and saturated with hop flavour. In 2026 it won its style category and the overall title at the first Northern Ireland round of the SIBA Indie Beer Awards.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Overall Champion Gold · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland)
Gold · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland)
IPA
★Overall Champion Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland) (IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicaljuicy
hoppy
tropical
juicy
citrusy
peach
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—grapefruit and lemon zest—layered beneath stone fruit notes of apricot and peach.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Merc Bro

◎ Appearance

Merc Bro presents a pale golden hue veiled beneath a pronounced haze from its yeast suspension. The thick, creamy head clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing on the walls. Moderate carbonation drives a fine, sustained foam collar.

pale goldenthick hazepersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—grapefruit and lemon zest—layered beneath stone fruit notes of apricot and peach. Tropical fruit character emerges from the triple dry-hopping, suggesting mango and passion fruit. Soft, floral Edelhopfen aromatics frame the profile without sharp resinous edges.

citrus zeststone fruittropical fruitfloral

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and rounded, with juicy stone fruit and mango flavours rolling across the midpalate. Moderate bitterness at 50 IBU arrives smoothly, balancing the hop-forward sweetness without astringency. The body is pillowy and full-textured, wrapping the hop character in a satisfying mouthfeel.

soft bitternessjuicy fruitpillowy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, fading to a lingering citrus and stone fruit aftertaste. Slight drying sensation on the back of the palate leaves the drinker wanting another sip.

citrus lingermedium fade
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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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