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Proper DIPA

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Juicy, tropical and citrus-forward with dank highlights in the aroma: this hazy, dank double IPA puts Citra up front at 8%. Proper DIPA is fermented with a yeast strain 5,000 generations old from a family brewer, a nod to the Manchester brewers who paved the way for modern breweries like Cloudwater. The Citra edition brings the series back.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
danktropicaljuicy
dank
tropical
juicy
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
Citra hops dominate the nose with bright citrus and tropical stone fruit—mango and peach layered with juicy grapefruit zest.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Proper DIPA

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale gold with a soft, diffuse cloudiness throughout the body, characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy white head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls. Fine carbonation lifts through the haze, creating a dynamic, lively presentation.

pale goldhazy throughoutpersistent foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citra hops dominate the nose with bright citrus and tropical stone fruit—mango and peach layered with juicy grapefruit zest. Beneath the hop-driven fruit sits a herbal, dank earthiness that adds complexity and depth. A subtle cream from the yeast provides a smooth backdrop to the assertive aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitdank earthinesscreamy undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical notes—pineapple and passionfruit—that transition into bright, zesty citrus. The 50 IBUs provide moderate bitterness that balances the fruity sweetness without dominating; the finish leans dry rather than harsh. Creaminess from the yeast softens the mid-palate, creating a fuller-bodied mouthfeel that belies the 8% ABV.

tropical juicecitrus zestmoderate bitternesscreamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and subtle herbal notes fading smoothly. A whisper of dank character persists on the aftertaste, grounding the otherwise bright conclusion.

dry finishherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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