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Big Hazy Pineapple Beer Hug

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Ripe pineapple takes centre stage in Big Hazy Pineapple Beer Hug, a bold 9.9% pineapple IPA with a smooth, hazy finish and a juicy tropical blast. Idaho 7 is the hop behind it. Goose Island describes it as made for those who never shy away from turning up the flavour, and sells it nationwide. Wheat is listed as an allergen.

ABV
9.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicaljuicy
fruity
tropical
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Ripe pineapple dominates the nose with immediate tropical fruit character, supported by Idaho 7's bright citrus and herbal undertones.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Hazy Pineapple Beer Hug

◎ Appearance

A hazy golden-amber body with a pale straw tint, achieved through its wheat content and unfiltered character. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving intermittent lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears fine and consistent throughout.

hazy goldenwheat-forward claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Ripe pineapple dominates the nose with immediate tropical fruit character, supported by Idaho 7's bright citrus and herbal undertones. A soft, grainy malt bed provides subtle sweetness beneath the fruit-forward presentation, while the yeast contributes a clean, smooth backdrop without phenolic or ester distraction.

ripe pineappletropical citrusherbal hop notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy pineapple and stone fruit flavours that carry through the mid-palate with full body and smooth texture. Moderate hop bitterness emerges gradually, balancing the fruit sweetness without aggressive char or resin. The high ABV remains well-integrated, delivering warmth rather than alcohol harshness.

fruity sweetnessmoderate bitternesssmooth texturewarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with lingering tropical and citrus notes fading into a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. The residual fruit character persists pleasantly without cloying.

tropical fadedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
78
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 Fruited IPA

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What is a Fruited 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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