Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.
Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Firestone Mind Haze IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with a soft, hazy cloud of suspended yeast and hop particles creating an opaque, inviting appearance. The white, fluffy head forms nicely and maintains decent retention, while fine carbonation provides an effervescent quality without aggressive bubbling.
◌ Aroma
The nose bursts with tropical fruit aromatics, leading with juicy mango and passionfruit alongside bright citrus notes from the Citra and Mosaic hops. Subtle stone fruit and floral undertones from the El Dorado and Strata hops add complexity, while the overall impression remains bright and inviting without harsh hop oils.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with a soft, juicy attack showcasing ripe stone fruit and tropical flavors that coat the mouth smoothly. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance between fruity sweetness and moderate hop bitterness, with the 40 IBU providing gentle structure without dominating. The finish is clean and refreshing, allowing the fruity character to shine through on a medium body.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and moderately dry with lingering tropical fruit notes that fade gracefully. A light hop residue remains without harshness, leaving you refreshed and ready for the next sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Firestone Mind Haze IPA
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.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Firestone Mind Haze IPA
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 tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Firestone Mind Haze IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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