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Dancing Gnome Stellar Jay Hazy IPA

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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 64 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
orange
floral
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dancing Gnome Stellar Jay Hazy IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Dancing Gnome Stellar Jay Hazy IPA

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 tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Dancing Gnome Stellar Jay Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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