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Pink Palace Daze

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A hazy IPA brewed for the beach: fluffy and juicy, with a strong fruity finish. It is double dry hopped with Azacca, Citra and Galaxy, and it was brewed in collaboration with Don Cesar's Hotel. The beer is part of the brewery's Limited Release range and comes in at 6.0% ABV and 3.7 SRM.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityjuicyhoppy
fruity
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and tropical stone fruit notes driven by the triple dry-hop blend of Azacca, Citra, and Galaxy.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pink Palace Daze

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a pronounced haze that scatters light throughout the body, giving the beer an opaque, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Bright carbonation is evident from the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the turbid liquid.

pale straw yellowhazy throughoutcreamy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and tropical stone fruit notes driven by the triple dry-hop blend of Azacca, Citra, and Galaxy. Grapefruit zest and passion fruit lead the aromatics, with secondary notes of peach and a subtle earthiness beneath. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh alcohol or oxidative character despite the moderate alcohol content.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitpassion fruitclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy, with the malt providing a delicate, slightly sweet foundation that never becomes cloying. Tropical and citrus hop flavors roll across the mid-palate—pineapple, grapefruit, and tangerine are prominent—with a gentle bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than asserting itself sharply. The creamy mouthfeel and moderate carbonation create a full, fluffy texture that feels refreshing and beach-ready.

juicy palatetropical citrussoft malt baseintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with fruity notes lingering pleasantly on the tongue as bitterness fades gracefully. No harsh residue or astringency remains, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

clean finishfruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
82
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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