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A heavy waft of citrus and stone fruit comes with papaya and mango from El Dorado and HBC 586, under a big mouthfeel, with just enough bitterness to keep it grounded in the Half Acre flavor realm. WayBird is the year-round Hazy IPA from the Balmoral Ave brewery in Chicago: clean, easy drinking and 6.5% ABV.

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
fruitytropicalcitrusy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with a generous citrus and stone-fruit character driven by El Dorado and HBC 586 hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for WayBird

◎ Appearance

WayBird presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and proteins, characteristic of the style. The head builds quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that cling to the glass walls, showing good retention and natural carbonation.

pale goldencloudy, yeast-forwardcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a generous citrus and stone-fruit character driven by El Dorado and HBC 586 hops. Papaya and mango notes emerge beneath, rounded by a subtle clean malt backbone. The overall impression is bright and inviting without harsh alcohol or vegetal notes.

citrus, tropical fruitripe papaya, mangoclean hop profilesoft stone fruit

◐ Taste

On the palate, a full body carries juicy tropical fruit flavors with layered citrus notes that persist from entry through the mid-palate. Moderate bitterness (50 IBU) provides grip and definition, anchoring the sweetness without becoming harsh or astringent. The finish is dry, clean, and allows the hop character to linger.

full-bodied, smoothtropical fruit, citrusbalanced bitternessdry, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a lingering citrus and mango fade. Bitterness recedes gradually, leaving a refreshing, dry palate ready for the next sip.

dry, citrus aftertasterefreshing, approachable
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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

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

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