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Mango, papaya and citrus run through this hazy IPA, and the smooth palate closes in a velvety haze on a medium body. Citra and Idaho 7 carry the hops, while pale malt, white wheat, rolled oats and acidulated malt build the cloudy base. Elysian stages it as a fog-drenched, neon-lit escape; the beer comes in at 6.1 % ABV and 40 IBU.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
wheat
Aroma
Tropical stone fruit and citrus dominate the nose, with distinct notes of mango and papaya emerging alongside bright grapefruit and lemon from the Citra and Idaho 7 hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jacktail

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with a soft, diffuse haze throughout, characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and holds with modest retention, leaving delicate strands of lacing. Bright, hazy appearance conveys a fog-like quality that frames the beer visually.

pale goldenturbid, yeast-forwarddelicate lacingbright haze

◌ Aroma

Tropical stone fruit and citrus dominate the nose, with distinct notes of mango and papaya emerging alongside bright grapefruit and lemon from the Citra and Idaho 7 hops. The base shows a soft grain character and subtle oat sweetness without assertive bitterness, creating an inviting and rounded aromatic profile.

tropical stone fruitbright citrusmango, papayasoft grain base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth fruit-forward character, mango and papaya notes flowing through the mid-palate alongside moderate citrus bite. Medium body is supported by the white wheat and rolled oats, which impart a subtle sweetness and creamy mouthfeel. Bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, allowing fruit expression to remain primary throughout.

tropical fruit-drivencreamy mouthfeelsmooth entryrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish tapers gently with lingering tropical and citrus notes, wrapped in a soft, velvety haze. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without sharp edges or astringency.

clean, refreshingtropical echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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