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Highland Haze

Highland Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 76 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

A hazy IPA on Citra Incognito, Krush and Mosaic — the first is a hop extract that delivers pure aroma without the plant matter. Juicy citrus, ripe mango and pineapple lead, and the finish closes with a gentle bitterness at 40 IBU. Wheat and oats in the grist give the haze and the soft body. 7.4 percent.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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
juicy
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Highland Haze

Appearance

Highland Haze presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout the glass, characteristic of the style. The cloudiness derives from wheat and oats in the grist, creating an opaque, inviting body. The head is stable and well-retained, with fine lacing along the glass.

pale goldencloudy from grainfirm head retention

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit—followed by ripe stone fruit and tropical notes of mango and pineapple. The Citra Incognito hop extract delivers pure aroma impact without plant matter, while the wheat and oat base adds a soft, bready undertone that grounds the fruity intensity.

citrus-forwardripe mango, pineappleclean hop aroma

Taste

The palate opens juicy and fruit-driven, with the tropical character prominent on entry and mid-palate. Wheat and oats contribute a soft, creamy mouthfeel and subtle grain sweetness. Bitterness emerges gently at 40 IBU, finishing clean without harsh edges or astringency.

juicy tropical fruitsoft, creamy bodyrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is refreshing and relatively short, closing with a mild hop bitterness that fades smoothly. The wheat and oat character leaves a pleasant, gentle aftertaste without lingering harshness.

clean exitmild hop fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Highland Haze

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 Highland Haze

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, citrusy, juicy character as Highland Haze will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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