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Little Ray

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Triple dry-hopped with Galaxy and El Dorado over a mash of rolled oats, wheat and barley, fermented with a New England yeast. It pours a matt pale yellow, close to opaque, and the aroma runs to pineapple, mango and a sweet agave note, with orange and a little coconut underneath. The oats give a soft, almost creamy body, bitterness stays low, and the finish ends gently sweet rather than dry.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 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
tropicalorangejuicy
tropical
orange
juicy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—pineapple and mango dominate the front, supported by a gentle agave sweetness.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Ray

◎ Appearance

Little Ray presents a pale yellow hue that borders on opaque, with a matt surface characteristic of the hazy IPA style. The body appears soft and diffuse through the glass, with a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the side. Carbonation appears moderate, befitting the approachable 5.2% ABV.

pale yellowhazy, mattfine head retentionsoft clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—pineapple and mango dominate the front, supported by a gentle agave sweetness. Beneath this fruit-forward profile lie secondary citrus notes of orange with a whisper of coconut, grounding the aromatic profile in the Galaxy and El Dorado hop blend. The yeast and grain base remain discreet, allowing the hop character to shine.

tropical fruitpineapple, mangoorange, coconutsweet agave

◐ Taste

On the palate, the oat and wheat base delivers a soft, creamy mouthfeel that frames the moderate bitterness cleanly. The tropical and citrus notes continue through the mid-palate with juicy intensity, while the IBU remains restrained at 23, avoiding any harsh edges. The body feels full without heaviness, with a smooth, refreshing character throughout.

creamy bodytropical, juicylow bitternesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish concludes with a gentle sweetness rather than drying out, leaving a pleasant lingering note of mango and citrus. The aftertaste remains clean and approachable, inviting another sip without fatigue.

gently sweetclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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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