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Dancing Gnome Stellar Jay Hazy IPA

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Dancing Gnome's flagship hazy IPA. Named after the mountain bird. Soft, pillowy and tropical with Citra, Mosaic and Strata hops — mango, pineapple and citrus in a beautifully hazy, juicy base. Pittsburgh's finest contribution to the East Coast hazy IPA movement.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
citrusy
orange
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit esters—ripe mango and pineapple lead, with supporting notes of citrus zest from the Citra and Mosaic hops.
also:clean,floral
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dancing Gnome Stellar Jay Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Stellar Jay pours a hazy golden-amber with excellent turbidity that showcases the beer's intentional cloudiness. A thick, creamy white head forms and persists nicely, while the generous carbonation creates a soft, pillowy texture that defines the style.

hazy goldenwhite headturbidpillowy

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit esters—ripe mango and pineapple lead, with supporting notes of citrus zest from the Citra and Mosaic hops. A subtle grainy malt sweetness provides balance without any sharp hop bite in the aroma.

tropical fruitmangopineapplecitrus zest

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy with immediately apparent tropical and citrus notes that coat the mouth pleasantly. The mid-palate maintains a smooth, medium body with continued stone fruit and citrus character, while the low 35 IBU bitterness keeps the beer refreshing and approachable rather than aggressive.

juicytropicalsmoothrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully. No harsh bitterness or astringency—just a pleasant, dry conclusion that invites another sip.

cleancrispdry
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

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