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Phantoms

Fürst Wiacek
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🌍 Germany · Hazy IPA · One of 72 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

A hazy IPA on Citra, Motueka and Nelson Sauvin: American citrus meeting two New Zealand varieties, one limey and herbal, the other leaning white grape. Oats and wheat in the mash give the soft body.

ABV
6.2%
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
citrusy
herbal
hoppy
tropical
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Phantoms

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, opaque character from suspended yeast and grain proteins. A full, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing as you drink. The cloudiness is the hallmark of the style—inviting rather than indefinite.

pale strawhazy from yeastcreamy headfull lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and sweet orange from the Citra—layered with lime zest and herbal resin from Motueka. Nelson Sauvin adds a subtle white grape undertone, almost floral. A soft, bready maltz backbone keeps the bouquet grounded without overwhelming.

citrus, grapefruitlime and herbswhite grapesoft grain

Taste

Entry is clean and soft, carried by oats and wheat that deliver a smooth, almost velvety mouthfeel. Mid-palate brings the hop complexity into focus: citrus brightness paired with a dry, herbal bite and a whisper of tropical stone fruit. Bitterness is restrained and integrated, finishing dry without harshness.

soft, creamy bodycitrus and herbaldry finishbalanced bitterness

Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently, with lingering citrus and herbal notes fading to a clean, slightly grainy dryness. Refreshing and inviting for another sip.

clean, dryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Phantoms

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 Phantoms

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, citrusy, herbal character as Phantoms will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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