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High Res

Cerebral Brewing
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 64 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

High Res is a Hop Saturated Ale from Denver's Cerebral Brewing, pushing the hazy IPA format into lush, high-definition territory. It pours a dense, golden-amber haze with a pillowy white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma bursts with Citra and Nelson hops layered into something almost dessert-like — think lemon meringue pie, tangy Squirt soda, and delicate passion fruit macaron. On the palate, the mouthfeel is full and pillowy, delivering waves of tropical citrus and tart lemon curd balanced by a subtle sweetness. Despite its substantial strength, the bitterness remains soft and rounded. The finish is long and juicy, leaving a bright, citrus-kissed warmth that invites another sip.

ABV
8.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
tropical
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
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Featured inThe Best American IPAs

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for High Res

Appearance

High Res pours a dense, golden-amber haze with excellent cling and body. A pillowy white head forms with inviting thickness and lingers persistently across the glass surface. The cloudiness is uniform and fine, characteristic of a well-executed Hazy IPA.

golden-amberdense hazepersistent headfine turbidity

Aroma

The nose opens with a burst of Citra and Nelson hops, layered into distinctly dessert-forward territory. Notes of lemon meringue pie, tangy citrus soda, and delicate passion fruit macaron dominate, with subtle tropical fruit undertones weaving through. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with no sharp or harsh edges.

Citra, Nelson hopslemon meringuepassion fruittropical citrus

Taste

The palate enters with a full, pillowy mouthfeel that delivers waves of tropical citrus and tart lemon curd. Subtle sweetness balances the acidity, while bitterness remains soft and rounded despite the substantial hop charge. The body is rich and creamy, supporting the juice-forward character throughout.

tropical citruslemon curd tartnesssoft bitternessfull mouthfeel

Finish

The finish is long and juicy, leaving a bright citrus-kissed warmth that lingers invitingly. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, encouraging another sip without cloying or metallic notes.

long, juicybright warmthclean citrus
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
89
Appearance
87
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of High Res

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 High Res

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 hoppy, hazy, citrusy character as High Res will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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