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Tropical fruit, citrus and melon fill the aroma of this hazy imperial IPA, and the flavor stays juicy. Bitterness is balanced, the body medium and the finish silky smooth. At 8.0% ABV and brewed with Columbus, Citra and Galaxy, it also has an in-house story: after the taste tests, at least one employee felt ready to shoot lasers from their eyes.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalcitrusyjuicy
tropical
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered with bright citrus pith and subtle melon undertones.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flash Cat

◎ Appearance

Flash Cat presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, opaque character that speaks to its cloudy nature. The beer displays fine, stable carbonation with a creamy white head that offers moderate lacing on the glass. The suspended yeast and hop matter create a soft, diffuse appearance characteristic of the style.

pale goldenhazy and opaquecreamy headsoft suspension

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered with bright citrus pith and subtle melon undertones. Columbus, Citra and Galaxy hops work in harmony to create an inviting, fruit-forward profile without harsh resinous edges. A gentle sweetness from the malt base provides balance to the aromatic intensity.

tropical fruitbright citrusmelon notesbalanced sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy, fruit-driven character that transitions smoothly through the mid-palate, where citrus and stone fruit flavors unfold. Bitterness sits at a moderate 50 IBU, providing structure and definition without overwhelming the delicate fruit expression. The medium body feels silky and refined, allowing hop flavor to shine while maintaining excellent drinkability.

juicy fruitcitrus-forwardsmooth texturebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and silky, with tropical and citrus notes lingering gently on the palate. The beer concludes without harsh astringency, leaving a refreshing, dry impression that invites the next sip.

silky smoothcitrus fadedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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

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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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