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Orange and grapefruit glow through thick haze with a tropical shimmer, a resinous pine streak cutting through and candied fruit in the mix, all beneath pillows of foam. Isle of Sky is a 7% Hazy IPA fermented with London 3 and a little thiolized yeast, then hopped with Riwaka, Superdelic, Dolcita and Strata Cryo.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
orangeresinoustropical
orange
resinous
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus — orange zest and grapefruit — layered beneath resinous pine and herbal hop character.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Isle of Sky

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden-orange hue peers through a dense, persistent haze that defines the style. The beer presents a thick, creamy head with excellent retention and tight adherence to the glass. Fine carbonation supports the cloudy suspension, creating a pillowy, inviting presentation.

golden-orangethick hazecreamy headtight lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus — orange zest and grapefruit — layered beneath resinous pine and herbal hop character. A tropical shimmer emerges in the background, mingling candied fruit notes and subtle stone fruit sweetness. The London 3 yeast contributes a clean fermentation profile, allowing hop expression to dominate without yeasty distraction.

orange zestgrapefruitresinous pinetropical fruitcandied notes

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and rounded, with orange and tropical fruit flavors immediately apparent against a moderate, well-integrated bitterness of 50 IBU. The mid-palate expands with candied fruit sweetness and a piney, resinous streak that adds complexity and length. Citrus acidity and subtle herbal bitterness provide structure without harshness, creating a refreshing balance between sweetness and hop character.

orange forwardtropical sweetnesspiney resinbalanced bitternesscitrus acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with lingering citrus and pine holding through the aftertaste. A clean, slightly dry exit emerges as the resinous quality fades, leaving a refreshing impression without astringency.

citrus persistencedry exitclean finish
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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

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

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