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Recreational Grade Haze IPA

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Tropical flavors with low bitterness: this 7.7% hazy IPA is packed with CRYO hops, namely Sabro, Talus, Mosaic and Simcoe. It started out as Medical Grade Haze; after the Feds asked for a clearer label it became Recreational Grade Haze, same beer with a new name. It's pitched to quench a Texas-sized thirst. A year-round beer from Community Beer in Dallas.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
A forward-facing tropical fruit bouquet dominates, with distinct notes of mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit from the Sabro, Talus, and Mosaic hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Recreational Grade Haze IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced turbidity from suspended yeast and hop particles, characteristic of the style. The dense, cream-colored head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation creates a lively, inviting visual presence.

pale goldenhazy, turbidcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

A forward-facing tropical fruit bouquet dominates, with distinct notes of mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit from the Sabro, Talus, and Mosaic hops. Subtle citrus undertones—orange peel and grapefruit zest—emerge on closer inspection. The malt base remains restrained, allowing the hop character to occupy the foreground without vegetal or grassy interference.

tropical fruitmango, passionfruitcitrus zestclean, hop-forward

◐ Taste

Juicy and approachable on entry, with tropical and stone fruit flavors leading the palate. The moderate body carries a soft, creamy mouthfeel that enhances drinkability. Bitterness is deliberately restrained at 40 IBU, allowing sweetness and fruit esters to persist without a harsh finish, making this well-suited to long refreshment.

juicy, fruitycreamy bodylow bitternessbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

Medium-length, fading gradually into a dry, fruity aftertaste. The tropical notes linger softly, with a clean, thirst-quenching character that invites another sip.

medium fadedry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hazy, hoppy character as Recreational Grade Haze IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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