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Tangerine, grapefruit, nectarine, peach and apricot set the tone in both aroma and flavor, bright, citrusy and fruit-forward. This hazy IPA pours light in color and drinks easy at 6.8% ABV, with a touch of bitterness sitting behind the fruit. It is one of the year-round beers in the Athens brewery's core lineup.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitycitrusypeach
fruity
citrusy
peach
orange
juicy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit—ripe nectarine and peach lead, followed by bright citrus notes of tangerine and grapefruit.
also:hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bigger Dreams

◎ Appearance

A pale golden haze dominates the glass, with suspended yeast and hop particulates creating a soft, clouded appearance characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and persists with fine retention, laying delicate lacing along the bowl. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated throughout the body.

pale goldenhazy through Hefefine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit—ripe nectarine and peach lead, followed by bright citrus notes of tangerine and grapefruit. Noble hops contribute a clean, herbaceous undertone without aggressive resinousness, while a soft malt base provides subtle support without competing for attention.

nectarine, peachtangerine, grapefruitclean hop charactersoft malt foundation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with stone fruit flavors immediately present on the palate—peach and apricot dominate the mid-palate with juicy intensity. A restrained bittering of 50 IBU emerges gradually, providing structure without harshness, while the 6.8% ABV keeps the beer light and easy-drinking throughout the finish.

fruity, juicypeach, apricot, orangerestrained bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus notes fading gracefully into a dry aftertaste. A whisper of herbal bitterness lingers briefly, encouraging another sip.

dry, refreshingcitrus fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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 fruity, hazy, citrusy character as Bigger Dreams will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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