Contact Haze
Bright raspberry, currant, citrus, guava and passion fruit come through on a big hop aroma with low bitterness, a mild haze and a soft, creamy light-to-medium body. El Dorado, Mosaic, Southern Passion, Sabro, Citra and Sultana go over pale ale malt, flaked barley and oat malt. Elysian built it as its answer to the haze craze after over two decades of IPAs: 6 % ABV, 39 IBU, with 1950s sci-fi label art.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Contact Haze
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 fruity, hoppy, citrusy character as Contact Haze will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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