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HazeMama

Great Lakes Brewery
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🌍 Canada · New England IPA · One of 56 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Hazy bronze in the glass. Ripe pineapple, kiwi, tangerine and something close to cotton candy in the aroma, with a soft warmth from the alcohol behind it. Peach, lemon, a trace of raw honey and a spread of tropical fruit follow on the palate. The body is assertive but the mouthfeel stays velvety, and the finish is smooth rather than bitter. A particular yeast strain softens the bitterness and lifts the hop aroma.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
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
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 New England IPA.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HazeMama

Appearance

Hazy bronze complexion fills the glass, characteristic of the New England IPA style. The cloudiness arises from the yeast strain and fine hop particles rather than any flaw in clarity. Head retention is moderate, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass walls as you drink.

hazy bronzefine carbonationsoft lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone and tropical fruit—pineapple, kiwi, and tangerine dominate the top notes, joined by a subtle candy-like sweetness reminiscent of spun sugar. Beneath lies a warm, malty backbone and the soft alcohol heat of 7% ABV, all harmonized by a particular yeast strain that prevents any harsh hop bite.

ripe pineappletangerinecotton candy sweetnesssoft alcohol warmth

Taste

Entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with peach and lemon quickly establishing themselves on the mid-palate. A spread of tropical fruit and a trace of raw honey add depth and complexity without overwhelming sweetness. The body is assertive and full-mouthed, yet the mouthfeel remains velvety and refined, with bitterness kept to a gentle whisper by the yeast character.

peachycitrus-forwardtropical fruitcreamy mouthfeelsoft bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and smooth, with tropical and citrus notes lingering pleasantly without any harsh bite or astringency. Dryness arrives gradually, leaving behind a honeyed, fruit-tinged aftertaste that invites another sip.

smoothfruit-tingedgentle fade
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
80
Finish
83
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of HazeMama

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 HazeMama

About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England 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 New England IPA

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

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