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Grapefruit, tangerine spritz, ripe red berry, pine and sticky sap run through this hazy double IPA, built on Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe. It is the brewery's original "ophthalmic" double IPA and the first in its arsenal, nicknamed B12. At 8.0% it is a core beer. Dancing Gnome brews it in Pittsburgh, where the early years belonged exclusively to hop-forward styles.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
berry
resinous
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine, layered with herbal pine and a pronounced resinous character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Better One or Two

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber hue with substantial cloudiness throughout, characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms and maintains good retention with visible lacework down the glass. The body appears full and textured, with active carbonation creating a lively bead.

golden-amberhazy throughoutpersistent headdense foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine, layered with herbal pine and a pronounced resinous character. Ripe red berry fruit emerges in the mid-range, adding depth to the hop-forward profile. Subtle malt backbone provides balance without dominating the aromatic landscape.

grapefruit, tangerinepine, resinousred berry fruithoppy, herbaceous

◐ Taste

Entry displays clean citrus and tangerine spritz with a sticky sap quality that carries through the palate. The mid-palate balances berry fruitiness and piney bitterness with a restrained malt sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, finishing firm without harshness.

citrus forwardpiney finishberry undertonessticky resin

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with dry, piney-herbal notes and a gentle resinous grip. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving behind a clean, slightly astringent sensation without excessive drying.

dry finishpiney aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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 Double IPA

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What is a Hazy Double 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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