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City of Rainbows

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A bold, bright tropical aroma, billed as a Double Hazy IPA at 6.2% ABV and hopped with Mosaic, Ekuanot, Motueka, Mosaic Cryo, Citra and Citra Cryo. The name salutes Astoria as a city of flower farmers, beekeepers, fishers, bakeries and breweries. Proceeds go to the Lower Columbia Q Center, which has supported Astoria's LGBTQ+ community for over 20 years.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
floral
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with bold tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and papaya—layered with bright citrus zest from the Citra and Citra Cryo additions.
also:fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for City of Rainbows

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with noticeable haze from suspended yeast and proteins, creating a soft, diffuse appearance characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy white head forms and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the cloudy body.

pale goldenhazy, cloudypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bold tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and papaya—layered with bright citrus zest from the Citra and Citra Cryo additions. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle floral character with gentle honey undertones, adding depth without overwhelming the vibrant hop profile. A soft, clean yeast backdrop supports the ensemble without introducing phenolic or diacetyl notes.

tropical fruitcitrus zestfloral, honeyclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and fruity, with tropical and stone fruit flavors building in the mid-palate alongside a gentle, creamy mouthfeel that belies the 50 IBU bittering. Moderate noble hop bitterness emerges cleanly without harshness, balanced by a light, almost honey-like sweetness from the Malz backbone. The finish remains dry and refreshing, allowing the fruit and floral notes to linger without astringency.

tropical, fruitybalanced bitternesscreamy bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and medium in length, with citrus and subtle honey notes fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing conclusion. No harsh phenolic or metallic notes emerge; the beer drinks light and sessionable despite its complex hop bill.

medium lengthdry, refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

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