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Polaroid Ghosts

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Mosaic, Nectaron and Riwaka: a combination without Citra, which is rare at Fuerst Wiacek. Mosaic brings berry and pine, Nectaron tropical fruit, Riwaka the sharp lime note. Oats and wheat give the soft body.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
tropicalfruitypiney
tropical
fruity
piney
berry
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe stone fruits and tropical notes from Nectaron, layered beneath a crisp lime zest courtesy of Riwaka.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Polaroid Ghosts

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, hazy veil from suspended oats and wheat, lending the beer a cloudy, inviting translucence. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine streaks of lacing with each sip. Bright carbonation animates the body without aggression, creating a gentle, pillowy mouthfeel.

pale goldenhazy from grainpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruits and tropical notes from Nectaron, layered beneath a crisp lime zest courtesy of Riwaka. Mosaic adds a supporting cast of berry undertones and subtle pine needles, creating a complex yet balanced aromatic profile. Soft grain notes from the oat and wheat bill round out the foundation without overwhelming the hop-driven character.

tropical fruitlime zestberrysubtle pinecereal grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical fruit and berry notes that evolve into a moreish citrus snap mid-palate. Moderate bitterness from the pine and lime-forward hop combination feels well-integrated rather than aggressive, supported by the soft, creamy body from oats and wheat. The finish settles into a refreshing, gently lingering piney note with a dry undertone.

tropical sweetnessberry jammoderate bitternesscitrus snapcreamy body

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with the lime and pine notes fading gradually over several seconds without harsh drying. A faint cereal sweetness persists in the aftertaste, anchoring the finish and inviting the next sip.

crisp fadelingering citrussoft grain sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
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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