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Racing Fuel Hazy IPA

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Pours a hazy orange and smells of ripe orange, tangerine and grapefruit; the taste repeats that trio and adds peach, with a rounded bitterness and a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. At 6.5% ABV, this seasonal hazy IPA comes from Garage Brewing Co. in Murrieta, California.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangepeach
citrusy
orange
peach
fruity
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—ripe orange and tangerine dominate, followed by grapefruit notes that linger on the second sniff.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Racing Fuel Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Racing Fuel presents a hazy orange hue with substantial cloudiness from suspension through the hefe. The head is soft and pillowy, clinging gently to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the beer's approachable character.

hazy orangesoft headfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—ripe orange and tangerine dominate, followed by grapefruit notes that linger on the second sniff. Beneath the citrus sits a subtle stone fruit suggestion of peach, while the Edelhopfen character remains clean and forward without harsh resinousness.

ripe orangetangerinegrapefruitpeach

◐ Taste

The palate echoes the aromatic profile, with orange and tangerine taking center stage, joined by a clear peach note that adds textural sweetness without cloying. A rounded bitterness emerges mid-palate—moderate at 50 IBU—and integrates smoothly rather than assertively. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety, with a full body that belies the modest 6.5% ABV.

citrus-forwardpeach sweetnessrounded bitternesssoft mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus notes trailing into the aftertaste without lingering harshness. A subtle drying sensation closes the palate, inviting another sip.

citrus fadeclean finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

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

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