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Juice Jr.

Great Notion Brewing
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 103 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

The beer that helped define Portland's hazy IPA scene — soft, cloudy, and bursting with orange-juice-like sweetness over a light bitter finish. Sessionable for how much fruit character it packs in.

ABV
6%
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
orange
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Juice Jr.

Appearance

Hazy golden-yellow body with fine suspended particles characteristic of the style, creating a soft, diffuse appearance. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass throughout the pour, leaving distinct patches of lacing with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the pillowy mouthfeel.

golden-yellowhazydense white headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and fresh orange peel, backed by subtle stone fruit notes that suggest peach and apricot. Soft floral and herbal undertones from noble hops emerge without aggression, while a light, grainy Malz base sits quietly beneath. The overall impression is clean and fruit-forward, with no oxidation or harsh alcohol character.

orange peelstone fruitfloral hopsclean grainy backdrop

Taste

Entry is soft and slightly sweet, with orange juice and citrus zest flavors unfolding immediately across the palate. Mid-palate maintains this juicy fruitiness while a gentle bitterness begins to assert itself—enough to balance but never dominate. The body remains light and smooth, allowing the hop character and residual sweetness to coexist without harshness.

juicy citrusbalanced bitternesssmooth bodyapproachable sweetness

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with residual orange and subtle hop bitterness lingering for a few seconds. No harsh edges or metallic notes remain; the aftertaste is refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

clean finishrefreshinglight bitter echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Juice Jr.

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 Juice Jr.

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 Juice Jr. will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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