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Fat Head's Hazy Head Hunter

Fat Head's Brewery
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 76 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

Fat Head's hazy interpretation of Head Hunter — Citra, Krush, and Simcoe hops with the brewery's house hazy yeast. Juicy notes of ripe berries, fresh-squeezed citrus, and stone fruits; soft, velvety mouthfeel; very low bitterness. The hazy counterweight to Head Hunter's West Coast aggression.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
juicy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
orange
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
berry
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fat Head's Hazy Head Hunter

Appearance

Hazy pale golden color with soft turbidity from the house yeast, creating an opaque yet luminous appearance. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout, supporting the soft visual character.

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Aroma

Aromatic profile centers on bright citrus and stone fruit notes — fresh orange peel and ripe peach emerge first, followed by hints of berry and tropical fruit. The Citra, Krush, and Simcoe hops contribute gentle floral and herbal undertones without sharp hop bite. A soft, yeasty backdrop supports the fruity expression without adding grain or phenolic character.

citrus peelstone fruittropical notessoft yeast

Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with peach and orange leading into a soft, velvety mid-palate. The fruity character dominates — stone fruit and berries blend seamlessly with subtle tropical notes. Bitterness is restrained at 30 IBU, allowing sweetness and juice to remain foremost; the finish is clean without astringency or harsh hop resin.

juicy, soft mouthfeelpeach and citruslow bitterness

Finish

The finish is medium and clean, with lingering fruit sweetness that fades gradually. No lingering hop burn or dry aftertaste — the beer closes with refreshing smoothness that invites the next sip.

medium, cleanfruity fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fat Head's Hazy Head Hunter

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Fat Head's Hazy Head Hunter

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, juicy, tropical character as Fat Head's Hazy Head Hunter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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