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Juice Box Hazy IPA

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Juice Box Hazy IPA has been part of the Taproom Series since 2019 and is brewed on Granville Island itself. The brewery calls it a modern East Coast-style IPA: North American hops are added during fermentation, and the yeast draws out a bold, fruity flavour. Bright, juicy citrus leads on a full, soft body, bitterness is moderate and the finish fruity. It is poured at the brewery taproom rather than sold in retail.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2023
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2021
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyjuicy
fruity
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
tropical
Aroma
Bright citrus notes dominate the nose—grapefruit zest and tangerine pith lead, with underlying herbal and slightly piney undertones from North American hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Juice Box Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, opaque character from suspended yeast and protein. A generous, creamy head forms on the pour with good initial retention and delicate lacing along the glass. Fine carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel despite the moderate bubble structure.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose—grapefruit zest and tangerine pith lead, with underlying herbal and slightly piney undertones from North American hops. A subtle fruity character emerges from the fermentation, adding stone fruit and apricot notes that soften the overall profile. Clean, neutral malt provides a gentle backbone without asserting grain-forward character.

citrus zeststone fruitherbal hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, dominated by candied citrus—orange and grapefruit—with stone fruit notes supporting the mid-palate. The body is full yet pillow-soft, avoiding the harsh drying quality sometimes found in hazier styles. Bitterness is restrained and measured at 35 IBU, lingering gently on the palate without overwhelming the fruit-forward narrative.

juicy citrussoft bodymoderate bitternessstone fruit

◑ Finish

The finish extends through fruity notes—primarily orange and apricot—with a subtle herbal flicker fading smoothly. Clean, dry conclusion without lingering astringency or metallic notes.

fruity fadedry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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, citrusy character as Juice Box Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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