A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for The 86
◎ Appearance
The 86 pours a luminous cloudy gold, its haze arising from the generous wheat and oat adjuncts rather than yeast suspension. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation visible throughout. Clarity sits deliberately opaque, characteristic of the hazy IPA style.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with resinous pine and herbaceous notes from Simcoe, layered with papaya and stone fruit esters from Mosaic and Galaxy. Wheat adds a subtle breadiness beneath the hop-driven aromatics, while citrus—lemon and grapefruit—rounds out the profile. The double dry-hop treatment is evident but restrained, inviting rather than aggressive.
◐ Taste
Entry is smooth and rounded, the wheat and oat base providing a cushioned palate that softens hop intensity. Mid-palate develops stone fruit and citrus complexity from the hop blend, with a gentle bitterness that integrates rather than dominates. The grain bill contributes body and a subtle sweetness that balances the 40 IBUs without cloying.
◑ Finish
The bitterness settles in at the finish with a dry, lingering quality that feels earned rather than harsh. Aftertaste carries echoes of pine and papaya into a refreshing, clean close.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of The 86
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 The 86
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 hazy, piney, smooth character as The 86 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.