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Hazy West Coast IPA

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Pineapple, stone fruit and lime form the tropical aroma of this deeply hazy IPA from Green Flash, the San Diego brand founded in 2002. It pours under a thick foam head, is brewed with Citra, Motueka and El Dorado hops and has a creamy mouthfeel. At 6.5 % it is part of the year-round lineup, on draft and in cans.

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
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
peach
Aroma
Tropical and stone fruit notes lead the nose, with prominent pineapple and lime aromatics from the Citra, Motueka and El Dorado hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with a hazy, opaque appearance characteristic of the style. A thick, persistent foam head dominates the pour and clings to the glass in fine lacing. The cloudiness derives from yeast and protein suspension rather than sediment, creating a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale goldendeeply hazythick foam headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Tropical and stone fruit notes lead the nose, with prominent pineapple and lime aromatics from the Citra, Motueka and El Dorado hop blend. Subtle peach undertones emerge beneath the citrus, while the haze itself contributes a soft, almost creamy dimension to the aroma. No sharp alcohol warmth despite the 6.5% ABV.

tropical fruitpineapple, limestone fruitcitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright tropical and citrus notes that align with the aroma, then transitions into a creamy, full-bodied middle where peach and stone fruit flavors settle in. Bitterness remains restrained at 50 IBU, allowing the hop character to express fruitiness rather than harshness. The creamy mouthfeel dominates the sensory experience, softening edges and extending flavor into the mid-palate.

creamy mouthfeelhoppy fruitrestrained bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with tropical and citrus notes fading gently rather than lingering intensely. A refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip without fatigue.

clean finishrefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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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