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Crikey IPA

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Reuben's most-awarded IPA — soft, juicy, packed with bright citrus and tropical hop character. Smooth enough for everyday drinking, bold enough to have won the Best North American Beer title at the Brussels Beer Challenge.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Gold — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyjuicy
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
fruity
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—supported by distinctive tropical stone fruit notes of mango and apricot.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crikey IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to golden yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, characteristic of the style. Fine, persistent white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. Moderate carbonation lifts the suspended matter, creating a soft, cloudy appearance.

pale goldenhazy throughoutcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—supported by distinctive tropical stone fruit notes of mango and apricot. Clean, fruity ester backdrop from the yeast sits beneath without fermentation funk; soft Malz undertones provide gentle foundation without competing for attention.

citrus-forwardtropical stone fruitclean fermentationsoft Malz base

◐ Taste

Soft, juicy entry with moderate bitterness arriving smoothly rather than aggressively. Mid-palate develops layered citrus and tropical fruit character with a silky, full-bodied mouthfeel that belies the moderate ABV. Bitterness remains balanced and integrated, finishing dry without harshness.

juicy palatebalanced bitternesssmooth texturecitrus-tropical

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering citrus and subtle fruit complexity that fades gradually into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering harshness or metallic notes; the beer remains approachable and drinkable to the final sip.

medium lengthclean faderefreshing aftertaste
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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 hoppy, citrusy, juicy character as Crikey IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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