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Cosmic Cattle

Hop Hooligans
Romania·Hazy IPA
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A flagship hazy IPA brewed with European hops — juicy, tropical, and soft. One of Romania's most recognized craft beers internationally, built on the Hop Hooligans signature lush, unfiltered style.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
citrusy
peach
Aroma
Tropical and stone fruit forward, with prominent notes of ripe peach and mango.
also:clean,herbal
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmic Cattle

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a persistent haze arising from unfiltered yeast suspension. The head is stable and creamy, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation supports a soft, pillowy presentation throughout.

pale goldencloudy from yeastcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical and stone fruit forward, with prominent notes of ripe peach and mango. European noble hops contribute a soft, herbal undertone without aggressive floral intensity. The yeast-derived cloudiness adds subtle notes of apricot and citrus zest.

tropical fruitpeach, mangonoble hopssoft herbal notes

◐ Taste

Juicy and full on entry with immediate tropical fruit presence and gentle bitterness. The mid-palate is smooth and creamy, with balanced hoppy character and subtle stone fruit sweetness. Moderate 50 IBU bitterness integrates smoothly without harsh edges.

juicy palatesoft bitternesscreamy mouthfeeltropical finish

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing exit with lingering citrus notes. The 6.5% ABV remains light and unobtrusive, allowing the hoppy character to fade gracefully.

crisp finishcitrus decay
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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, hoppy, hazy character as Cosmic Cattle will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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