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Voodoo Jazz Hat

United Kingdom·New Zealand Pale Ale
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Voodoo Jazz Hat is a 4.7 % New Zealand pale ale, hopped with two varieties from that country, Nelson Sauvin and Motueka. The hops give it a tropical-fruit character. Dancing Man Brewery added it to the range in 2025, and it is poured on cask at the Wool House on Town Quay, where it is brewed. Like all of the brewery's beers it is unfined, so it pours with a light haze.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
juicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The Nelson Sauvin and Motueka hops dominate with a bright tropical-fruit profile: white peach, passionfruit, and subtle stone fruit notes rise cleanly on the nose.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voodoo Jazz Hat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, diffuse cloudiness throughout, characteristic of an unfined cask ale. The head forms quickly and retains a fine, delicate collar with visible lacing on the glass. Gentle carbonation creates a calm, creamy presentation.

pale goldenlight hazefine lacingsoft head

◌ Aroma

The Nelson Sauvin and Motueka hops dominate with a bright tropical-fruit profile: white peach, passionfruit, and subtle stone fruit notes rise cleanly on the nose. Beneath lies a biscuity, lightly sweet malt backdrop that supports the hops without overshadowing them. No yeast esters or off-notes apparent.

tropical fruitwhite peachpassionfruitbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tropical fruit flavors—particularly peach and citrus stone fruit—leading the palate. The body remains lean and dry, allowing the hop character to maintain clarity through the mid-palate without heaviness. A measured bitterness of 40 IBU provides structure and balance, finishing clean without astringency.

tropicalcrispdrymoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, with the hop bitterness fading to leave a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. A whisper of stone fruit lingers on the back palate before giving way to a refreshing empty mouth.

drycleanlingering peach
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About New Zealand Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New Zealand Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar New Zealand Pale Ale

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