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DeadHead Easy Haze

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Citra, Simcoe and Cascade hops bring bright citrus, tropical and pine notes to this hazy IPA, which comes with a good bitterness and a light body to match its 5.0% ABV and 30 IBU. The brewery pitches it as an easy-drinking way to take it easy. Brewed in Normal, Illinois.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicalpiney
citrusy
tropical
piney
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus oils and fresh grapefruit from the Citra and Cascade hops, layered with ripe tropical fruit—guava and passion fruit notes that suggest the Simcoe.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DeadHead Easy Haze

◎ Appearance

A hazy, pale golden brew with a soft, diffuse glow from suspended yeast and proteins. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, leaving light lacing on the glass as you drink. Fine carbonation creates a gentle sparkle beneath the opaque surface.

pale goldenhazy, brightmoderate head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus oils and fresh grapefruit from the Citra and Cascade hops, layered with ripe tropical fruit—guava and passion fruit notes that suggest the Simcoe. A subtle piney herbal undertone adds structure without overwhelming the fruity character. Light, clean malt backbone sits quietly in the background.

citrus, grapefruittropical fruitpine, herbalclean, bright

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with immediate citrus and stone fruit flavors that develop into tropical sweetness mid-palate. The 30 IBU bitterness emerges gradually, balancing the hop-driven fruit without drying the mouth. Light body and restrained Malz presence keep the profile clean and sessionable, allowing hop character to remain the focal point throughout.

citrus, tropicalmoderate bitternesslight bodycrisp, clean

◑ Finish

A brisk, refreshing finish with lingering citrus and mild herbal pine that fades quickly. The aftertaste remains dry and hoppy without harshness, leaving you ready for the next sip.

dry, refreshingcitrus fadehoppy
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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.

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