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Midwest Hazy IPA

Great Lakes Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 113 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

The cloudy sister of Midwest IPA, soft-launched in late 2024 and in six-packs since February 2025, when it took over from Hazecraft as the year-round hazy beer. The brewery describes a turbid, pillowy body and lower bitterness than the clear version. Mosaic, Citra, Sabro, Azacca, Idaho 7 and Strata go over two-row, Carapils, oats and wheat. Mango, tangerine and ripe pineapple lead the nose, Sabro adds a faint coconut note, and a gentle cracker-like malt leads to a soft, round finish.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
Malt character
maltywheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midwest Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale yellow, turbid and opaque throughout the glass with excellent suspension of yeast and hop matter. The head is pillowy and substantial, with fine white foam that clings well to the glass and fades gradually, leaving delicate lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively without being aggressive.

pale yellow, turbidpillowy headfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and citrus: ripe mango, tangerine zest, and bright pineapple dominate from the Mosaic and Citra hops. A subtle coconut note emerges from the Sabro, adding gentle tropical depth. The Malz base sits beneath, offering a soft, grainy foundation that does not compete.

mango, tangerine, pineapplefaint coconuthop-forwardsoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with juicy tropical fruit character immediately evident. The mid-palate maintains good body from oats and wheat, delivering a gentle cracker-like maltiness that supports rather than dominates. Bitterness is restrained at 40 IBU, finishing clean and dry without harshness or lingering hop burn.

juicy tropical fruitsoft malt sweetnessgentle bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and refreshing, with the malt's cracker notes persisting briefly before fading. No residual astringency or warming alcohol register at the moderate 6.5% ABV.

dry, refreshingshort to medium length
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Midwest Hazy IPA

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 Midwest Hazy IPA

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, tropical, fruity character as Midwest Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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