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Fürst Wiacek
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🌍 Germany · Hazy IPA · One of 76 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

A hazy IPA, double dry-hopped — the hops go into the tank cold, twice over, which maximises aroma without dragging bitterness along. Citra and Amarillo bring citrus and stone fruit, while oats and wheat in the grist give the soft body the style is known for. At 6.8 percent it's a beer meant to be drunk fresh: Fuerst Wiacek prints the canning date on the tin, and for a DDH IPA that's no formality.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Airplane Mode

Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a pronounced haze throughout, giving the beer an inviting, cloudy luminescence. A dense white head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively, though restrained enough to complement the soft, pillowy texture.

pale goldenhazy throughoutdense white headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes from Citra and stone fruit character from Amarillo, with prominent peach and subtle orange zest. The double dry-hop addition is evident in the intensity of the aroma, which remains clean and fruity without aggressive herbaceous or resinous edges. A light, grainy undertone from the oat and wheat bill adds softness to the overall profile.

bright citrusstone fruitpeachclean hop aroma

Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with citrus and stone fruit flavors unfolding across the palate without harsh bitterness. The oats and wheat create a smooth, almost creamy mouthfeel that balances the hoppy character. Mid-palate sustains the fruity expression while maintaining restraint; bitterness is present but measured, never overshadowing the delicate fruit character.

soft citrusstone fruit on palatesmooth oat charactergentle bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes fading gently into a dry but not astringent aftertaste. The moderate alcohol and restrained bitterness allow the beer to remain crisp and drinkable through to the end.

clean finishlingering citrusrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Airplane Mode

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.

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, hazy, citrusy character as Airplane Mode will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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