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Where The Light Goes

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Where The Light Goes is an 8.6% hazy double IPA brewed with Nelson, Eggers pESH, Galaxy, Krush Cryo and Superdelic hops. Fidens makes it in Albany; the brewery opened in late 2019 in Colonie, where fans camped out overnight for fresh cans, and its taproom at 897 Broadway now gets new cans every week.

ABV
8.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
hoppytropicaljuicy
hoppy
tropical
juicy
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—stone fruit and citrus pith from Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin hops, layered with subtle passion fruit and pineapple from the Cryo varieties.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Where The Light Goes

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a soft haze throughout, typical of the style. The head is thick and creamy, with good retention and fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass as you drink. Carbonation appears lively but well-integrated, creating a pillowy mouthfeel rather than sharp effervescence.

pale goldenhazycreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—stone fruit and citrus pith from Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin hops, layered with subtle passion fruit and pineapple from the Cryo varieties. Beneath lies a soft, clean Malz foundation that doesn't dominate; the Edelhopfen character is forward and juicy without harshness or green notes.

tropical fruitcitrusstone fruitclean Malz base

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and creamy, with juicy tropical notes and subtle citrus zest rolling across the tongue. Mid-palate builds a moderate bitterness (50 IBU) that feels integrated rather than sharp, balanced by a slight sweetness from the Malz backbone. At 8.6% ABV, there's warmth in the finish without alcohol burn, and the overall impression remains refreshing and drinkable despite the strength.

creamy mouthfeelmoderate bitternesstropical juicebalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading with lingering citrus and a subtle hoppy dry note. A touch of warmth remains on the palate, but no harsh alcohol or oxidative edge.

citrus fadedry hoppy notemedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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