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Original Gravity Haze

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Original Gravity Haze arrives in a light, deliberately hazy glass—the style's visual signature. The aroma opens with tropical fruit notes that draw you in immediately, while the palate delivers a juicy hop character that feels bright and alive on the tongue. Beneath this sits a soft malt body that doesn't fight back; instead, it cradles the hop expression, letting the fruit and juice dominate without heaviness. At seven percent, this is a beer built for casual afternoons or early evening sessions where you want flavor without fatigue. The haziness is part of the promise here—it signals a beer that prioritizes aroma and sensation over clarity.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
hoppy
malty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—mango and apricot notes dominate the initial impression.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original Gravity Haze

◎ Appearance

Original Gravity Haze presents in a pale golden hue with pronounced haziness throughout—a defining visual marker of the style rather than a flaw. The suspended yeast and hop matter create a soft, diffuse appearance that catches light evenly. A modest white head forms and holds with gentle retention, leaving thin lacing on the glass.

pale goldendeliberately hazysoft white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—mango and apricot notes dominate the initial impression. A secondary wave of citrus and subtle passionfruit follows, supported by a clean fermentation character that lets the hop aromatics speak without obstruction. Underneath, a whisper of soft breadiness suggests the supporting malt layer without demanding attention.

tropical fruitstone fruitcitrusclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy, fruit-forward hop character that tastes bright and lively across the mid-palate. The soft malt backbone cradles this expression, providing gentle sweetness and body without weight or astringency. Bitterness remains restrained and clean, finishing dry without harshness—the beer prioritizes drinkability and sensation over hop aggression.

juicy hopssoft malt structurerestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading into a dry, refreshing aftertaste that leaves little residue. A lingering impression of citrus and subtle fruit remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

clean, drycitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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

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, tropical, juicy character as Original Gravity Haze will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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