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Little Ray

Fixation Brewing Co
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🌍 Australia · Hazy IPA · One of 105 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
tropical
orange
juicy
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Little Ray

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 Little Ray

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, hazy, sweet character as Little Ray will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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