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Michael is a New England IPA with 6.9% ABV, sold in 44 cl cans in the Drunken Bros shop and shown on its front page. Drunken Bros is a craft beer brand based in Zamudio in Bizkaia, near Bilbao, and has been working on its beers since 2012.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyfruitytropical
hoppy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit dominate—layered over bright citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Michael

◎ Appearance

Michael presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haziness throughout the body, characteristic of a New England IPA. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and maintains fine lacing down the glass. Bright carbonation rises steadily, creating an inviting visual texture that speaks to its refreshing nature.

pale goldenhazy throughoutcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit dominate—layered over bright citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine. Subtle herbal undertones from noble hops sit below, while a soft, rounded malt backbone provides gentle support. The yeast character remains restrained, allowing hop expression to take the lead.

tropical fruitbright citrusherbal undertonesclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and full-bodied, with tropical and citrus flavors mirroring the aroma. Bitterness arrives gently at mid-palate—restrained at 50 IBU—and integrates seamlessly with the fruity character rather than dominating. Creamy mouthfeel and moderate sweetness from pale malts create a balanced, approachable profile that finishes dry without harshness.

soft entryfruity mid-palategentle bitternesscreamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus and tropical notes lingering briefly before fading. No astringency or sharp edges remain—just a pleasant, refreshing aftertaste.

dry finishlingering citrusrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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, hoppy, fruity character as Michael will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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