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Fresh Haze IPA

Deschutes Brewery
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 115 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

Fresh Haze IPA is brewed with wheat and flaked oats, which give it a cloudy appearance and a soft, rounded body. Callista, Mandarina Bavaria, Amarillo, Cashmere and Bravo supply orange, mandarin and tangerine, backed by tropical fruit, apricot and a hint of melon. Bitterness stays moderate, and the finish is smooth and juicy rather than dry.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
orange
citrusy
juicy
tropical
hoppy
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
peach
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh Haze IPA

◎ Appearance

Fresh Haze IPA presents a hazy golden-amber color with pronounced cloudiness derived from wheat and flaked oats in the grist. The head is soft and pillowy, settling into a fine collar with moderate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent visual character.

golden-amberhazy, oat-drivensoft headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes of orange, mandarin, and tangerine from the carefully chosen hop blend of Callista, Mandarina Bavaria, Amarillo, Cashmere, and Bravo. Behind the citrus lies a core of tropical fruit—pineapple and passion fruit impressions—with subtle stone fruit nuances of apricot and a whisper of melon. The malt backbone remains subtle and soft, allowing the aromatic hops to dominate without sharp resinous edges.

orange, mandarin, tangerinetropical fruit, apricotsoft malt baseminimal resin

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the promised citrus and stone fruit character, expanding into tropical sweetness that builds gently through the mid-palate. The oat adjuncts deliver a soft, rounded body that feels creamy and full without heaviness, while wheat provides a light, slightly grainy undertone. Bitterness is restrained at 45 IBU, arriving late and remaining moderate, never overshadowing the fruit-forward profile.

citrus-forwardcreamy bodyrestrained bitternesstropical sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and juicy, with lingering mandarin and tropical notes fading gracefully into a soft, clean aftertaste. There is no dry harshness; instead, a gentle fruitiness persists on the palate without astringency.

juicy finishclean aftertastelingering citrus
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fresh Haze 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 Fresh Haze 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 hazy, wheat, orange character as Fresh Haze IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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