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Soft Tropical Waves

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Soft Tropical Waves is a hazy pale ale built for knee-high summer swell: just 3.5% ABV and 25 IBU, with tropical fruit, passion fruit and mango, citrus, a floral touch and grassy hop notes, a soft, light body and a bitter finish. Loads of New Zealand hops are behind it, and it sits among Dutch Bargain's Classics.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruitygrassy
tropical
fruity
grassy
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—ripe mango and passion fruit dominate, supported by bright citrus accents.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Soft Tropical Waves

◎ Appearance

Soft Tropical Waves presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout, characteristic of its style. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention with fine bubbles. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating steady streams that support the soft, cloudy presentation.

pale goldenhazy throughoutmoderate head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—ripe mango and passion fruit dominate, supported by bright citrus accents. New Zealand hops bring a floral elegance alongside subtle grassy undertones, creating a fresh, inviting bouquet without harsh resinous character.

tropical fruitpassion fruit, mangofloral hopsgrassy, fresh

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and approachable, with tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma. Mid-palate remains light-bodied and juicy, allowing citrus and grassy hop notes to develop without overwhelming. A clean bitter finish emerges gradually, balancing the fruit without lingering harshly.

tropical, juicylight bodycitrus and grassclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with bitterness fading to a refreshing, grassy aftertaste. The low alcohol and restrained IBU allow the beer to drink cleanly, inviting further sips.

crisp, drygrassy faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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.

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