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The Farmer

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Citrus and tropical fruit lead in The Farmer, an 8.5% hazy double IPA with a resinous edge. Citra and Mosaic go into the whirlpool, then Galaxy and Nelson into the dry hop. It combines The Butcher and The Vegan, which share that dry hop but use Mosaic and Citra respectively in the whirlpool. The Farmer comes from Fidens in Albany, which opened in late 2019.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyresinous
tropical
citrusy
resinous
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath ripe tropical stone fruit and passionfruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Farmer

◎ Appearance

The Farmer presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and grain particles, creating a soft, diffused appearance. The head is substantial and persistent, clinging to the glass in fine streaks. Carbonation is moderate and even, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the cloudy body.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath ripe tropical stone fruit and passionfruit notes. A resinous undertone emerges from the Galaxy and Nelson dry hop, adding herbal depth and subtle piney character. The overall impression is aromatic and inviting, with hop-forward intensity balanced by soft malt sweetness beneath.

citrus zesttropical stone fruitresinous herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied, with tropical fruit and citrus flooding the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops a pleasant resinous bite without astringency, as the dual hop charge builds toward a moderate, clean bitterness around 50 IBU. The finish remains dry and hoppy, with lingering citrus pith and a subtle piney aftertaste that never turns harsh.

tropical upfrontbalanced bitternessdry hoppy finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately long, with citrus notes fading into a subtle resinous dryness. A gentle warmth from the 8.5% ABV lingers without alcohol heat, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

crispmoderately dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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.

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