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Daydream IPA

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A hazy IPA brewed with a low ABV, with a fruit-forward hop character of guava, mango and tangerine. It comes from Free State in Lawrence, Kansas, the brewery that opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in the state in over 100 years, and it is the hazy IPA of the house. Free State’s beers go from a 14-barrel brewhouse to Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit and tropical notes—guava and mango dominate the initial impression, followed by tangerine zest and citrus peel.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Daydream IPA

◎ Appearance

Daydream presents a pale straw to golden hue with pronounced haziness from suspended yeast and hop matter. The head is modest but persistent, showing steady Schaumhaftung around the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible, imparting a lively, effervescent character to the pour.

pale goldenhazy from yeastfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit and tropical notes—guava and mango dominate the initial impression, followed by tangerine zest and citrus peel. Edelhopfen character is clean and fruity rather than piney or resinous. Malz presence is subtle and grainy, allowing the hop aromatics to remain the focal point.

guava, mangotangerine zesttropical fruitclean Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with fruity hop flavors unfolding across the palate—sustained notes of mango, guava, and citrus with a slight tangy backdrop. Bitterness is restrained at 31 IBU, offering balance without assertiveness. The body is light and airy, with subtle creamy qualities that add smoothness without weight.

tropical fruit forwardsoft bitternesslight bodiedcreamy undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and clean, with fruity hop notes fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harsh bite or astringency lingers; instead, a pleasant citrus dryness and inviting clarity remain.

dry, refreshingcitrus fade
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

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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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